The problem
On certain federal express (fed-ex) trucks equipped with haldex antilock brake system (abs) electronic control unit (ecu) valves, the valves need to be modified in order to relocate the valves in an upright position. The valves contain a ball seat piston that may become dislodged during an abs event and not perform properly.
The risk
Drivers would not be warned of a brake system failure increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Great dane is working with fed-ex to replace the abs valves free of charge. Fed-ex has dead-lined these vehicles until the repair has been performed.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Great Dane dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V406000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.