Recall 99V065000: 1996–1998 Freightliner Business Class
- Report received
- Mar 29, 1999
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corporation
- Potentially affected
- 142vehicles
- Model years
- 1996–1998
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix anti-lock braking system (abs). The rear axle abs modulating valves may be plumbed incorrectly.
Possible consequence
This can cause the rear axle service brakes, when in the abs mode, to not modulate as intended.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle abs modulating valve supply and outlet port for correct plumbing and re-plumb if necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1996 Freightliner Business Class0 complaints
- 1997 Freightliner Business Class2 complaints
- 1998 Freightliner Business Class0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.