TROY, Mich. – Meritor WABCO has announced that its next generation Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, including the innovative SafeTraK technology by Takata Corp., will be available for fleet installation starting in October.
Meritor WABCO’s LDW, powered by Takata’s SafeTraK technology, is a forward-looking, vision-based system designed to monitor the road and the vehicle’s position in the lane, audibly warning the driver if the vehicle unintentionally leaves its lane. Drivers are alerted if the system detects lane drifts, weaving or lane changes without a turn-signal application. Advanced image analysis algorithms enable the Meritor WABCO LDW to detect a wide variety of lane markings, such as dividing lines on the highway, even in unfavorable lighting or weather conditions where there are limited visible solid, dashed or reflective lane markings, the company says. Meritor WABCO adds that the LDW is a fully integrated compact unit with automatic calibration and integrated diagnostics that simplify setup and operation.
According to Meritor WABCO, one critical feature unique only to the system is a Driver Alertness Warning (DAW) function that provides a warning when the system determines that the driver is drowsy. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) has cited “failure to keep in proper lane” as the third most cited reason for a fatal truck accident, an event that is commonly caused by distraction or fatigue. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended the adoption of LDW due to its high-efficacy.
“Customers recognize our continuous commitment to optimize safety products and have expressed great interest in our new system,” said Jon Morrison, president and general manager, Meritor WABCO. “With more than 800 million North American commercial truck miles logged, Meritor WABCO’s LDW system, with the addition of next generation SafeTraK technology by Takata, broadens our portfolio of active safety systems for the commercial vehicle, allows us to be a single, integrated supplier for all critical safety needs, and provides the fleet with a valuable tool in improving safety and reducing costs.”
Meritor WABCO handles all sales and technical support for LDW. Product warranties are handled by Meritor WABCO’s OnTrac customer service. For additional product information, or to order, contact Meritor WABCO in the United States or Canada by calling 866-OnTrac1 (866-668-7221).
