NHTSA Recall 02V018002: Check valve (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,176 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Freightliner Business Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V018002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-390 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › CHECK VALVE |
| Report received | January 22, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Safety risk
Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began april 4, 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 02V018002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class | 2001 |
| Freightliner Century | 2001 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2001 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2001 |
| Sterling Sterling | 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.