NHTSA Recall 00V279001: Antilock (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,008 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Freightliner FB65.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V279001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-264 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | September 22, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 6, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Safety risk
The ABS fault light will not activate and the ABS will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU or the ECU will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began february 6, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
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 00V279001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner FB65 | 1999 |
| Freightliner Fln | 1999 |
| Freightliner FS-65 | 1999 |
| Freightliner Mb | 1999 |
| Freightliner Mc | 1999 |
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.