Workhorse Recall 00V139000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA recall 00V139000 · announced May 15, 2000 · filed by Workhorse Custom Chassis · 476 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH JB8 POWER HYDRAULIC BRAKE OPTION. AN INCORRECT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THE INCORRECT MODULE DOES NOT REDUCE BRAKE POWER TO THE REAR AXLE BRAKES.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A ANTI-LOCK MODULE FAILURE, THE ADDITIONAL BRAKE POWER CAN CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP CAUSING REAR TIRE SKID.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 11, 2000.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 WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Workhorse P320032
• 2000 Workhorse P320032
• 1999 Workhorse P320042
• 2000 Workhorse P320042

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.