Freightliner/brakes
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.
Safety Consequence
This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the abs ecu and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. if excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. as an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. this will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. This will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Freightliner Llc or involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic.
FAQ: Recall 01V085001
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V085001?
NHTSA recall 01V085001 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 12, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/brakes. The recall affects approximately 1,350 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V085001 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-285. 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.