The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, TO NOT MODULATE AS INTENDED.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE SUPPLY AND OUTLET PORT FOR CORRECT PLUMBING AND RE-PLUMB IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class | 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| Freightliner Business Class | 1997 | 2 | 6 |
| Freightliner Business Class | 1998 | 0 | 5 |
Other service brakes, air recalls in 1999
18 of the 392 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 1999 concerned the service brakes, air; FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed 151 campaigns in all.
| 99V352000 14 Dec 1999 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| 99V350000 14 Dec 1999 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| 99V351000 14 Dec 1999 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| 99V082002 9 Dec 1999 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| 99V082001 30 Nov 1999 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| 99V331000 23 Nov 1999 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| 99V285000 20 Oct 1999 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| 99V281000 5 Oct 1999 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 1999