Key Takeaway
MERITOR WABCO/FMVSS 105 - ANTILOCK BRAKE SYS by ARVINMERITOR WABCO was recalled on September 25, 2000. What to do: MERITOR WABCO WILL CONTACT THE AFFECTED VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AND REQUEST THAT THEY NOTIFY VEHICLE OWNERS TO HAVE THE PHASE 1 D-VERSION ABS ECU EITHER...
MERITOR WABCO/FMVSS 105 - ANTILOCK BRAKE SYS
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1999 WITH PART NOS. 446 044 071 0, 446 044 072 0, 446 109 000 0, AND 446 109 001 0, INSTALLED ON MEDIUM TRUCKS, SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, AND MOTOR HOMES GREATER THAN 10,000 LDS. GVWR. THE PHASE 1, D-VERSION HYDRAULIC ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP THAT CAN BE CREATED BY PLACING THE SENSOR A SIGNIFICANT DISTANCE FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. THEREFORE, THE ABS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Injuries / Consequence
AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP THAT AFFECTS THE GENERATION OF A RESPONSE SIGNAL MAY NOT BE DETECTED AND THUS THE INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT ACTIVATE.
Remedy
MERITOR WABCO WILL CONTACT THE AFFECTED VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AND REQUEST THAT THEY NOTIFY VEHICLE OWNERS TO HAVE THE PHASE 1 D-VERSION ABS ECU EITHER REPROGRAMMED OR REPLACED.
Products Affected
Vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: MERITOR WABCO WILL CONTACT THE AFFECTED VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AND REQUEST THAT THEY NOTIFY VEHICLE OWNERS TO HAVE THE PHASE 1 D-VERSION ABS ECU EITHER REPROGRAMMED OR REPLACED.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by NHTSA. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.