Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V279002 Reported November 21, 2000

Western rv/meritor wabco abs/fmvss 105

Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 268 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V279002
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
268
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 21, 2000

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V279002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V279002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V279002?

NHTSA recall 00V279002 was issued by Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. on November 21, 2000. It addresses: Western rv/meritor wabco abs/fmvss 105. The recall affects approximately 268 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V279002 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.