Recall 00V-279: 1999–2000 Western Alpine Coach
WESTERN RV, INC. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Nov 21, 2000, covering about 268 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
The fix
Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced or the ECU will be reprogrammed on the affected vehicles. 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during january 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WESTERN RV, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V279002 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-279?
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.
How is recall 00V-279 fixed?
Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced or the ECU will be reprogrammed on the affected vehicles. 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.