Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V065000 Reported March 29, 1999

Freightliner/abs plumbing

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 142 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V065000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-232
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
142
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 29, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix anti-lock braking system (abs). the rear axle abs modulating valves may be plumbed incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

This can cause the rear axle service brakes, when in the abs mode, to not modulate as intended.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear axle abs modulating valve supply and outlet port for correct plumbing and re-plumb if necessary.

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 Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 99V065000 or campaign FL-232.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V065000

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

What is recall 99V065000?

NHTSA recall 99V065000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 29, 1999. It addresses: Freightliner/abs plumbing. The recall affects approximately 142 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V065000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-232. 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.