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NHTSA Recall 00V232004: Antilock (service brakes)

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 383 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Western Star Solar.

383
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (February 9)
NHTSA campaign00V232004
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK
Report receivedAugust 22, 2000
Owner notificationFebruary 9, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

Safety risk

This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

Notes

Owner notification began february 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western star at 1-250-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V232004

Make and modelModel years
Western Star Solar1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.