NHTSA Recall 01V085001: Foundation components (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,350 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Fln.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V085001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-285 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Report received | March 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.
Safety risk
This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. If excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. As an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. This will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. Also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. This will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 01V085001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Fln | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Sterling Acterra | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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.