Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- Manufacturer
- WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- Vehicles affected
- 476
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2000-05-15
- Owners notified
- 2000-07-11
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE.