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NHTSA 00V279002📅 Sep 22, 2000

2000 Western Alpine Coach recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V279002
Manufacturer
WESTERN RV, INC.
Vehicles affected
268
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Owner phone
1-800-535-5560
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
May 28, 1999 – Mar 15, 2000
Recall started by
ODI
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V279002 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V279002?

2000 Western Alpine Coach. 268 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Western dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-535-5560.