WABCO North America

WABCO North America started as a joint venture formed in 1990 between Meritor and WABCO Vehicle Control Systems. It has distinguished itself as a company that offers a complete braking system including braking systems and controls, active safety systems and suspension and control systems. Our engineers have developed value-added integrated systems – taking advanced vehicle control technology to the highest level.

WABCO North America’s application engineering, sales, service and marketing organizations are headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

2017 – OnSide, an advanced blind-spot detection system
2016 – Breakthrough OnCity Urban Turning Assist system
2016 – Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA) jointly developed with ZF
2014 – First modular braking system platform (mBSP) with interchangeable ABS or EBS
2012 – First hydraulic anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic stability control (ESC)
2010 – First autonomous emergency braking system (AEBS)
2009 – First simulation system for electronic stability control (ESC) homologation
2008 – First Collision Safety System with Active braking
2007 – First Roll Stability Support (RSSplus) for trailers including integrated PLC with InfoLink
2005 – First Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for Commercial Vehicles
2003 – Introduces Single-Piston ADB
2003 – First Roll Stability Support for Trailers
2002 – Introduces new Twin-Piston ADB (EX225)
2000 – First Power Line Carrier (PLC) Communication between Tractor & Trailer
1999 – First Hydraulic ABS for Medium-Duty Trucks and Buses in North America
1993 – First Heavy Truck Electronic Braking System (EBS)
1993 – First Commercial Trailer ABS
1992 – First Automatic Traction Control (ATC)
1990 – First Heavy Truck ABS in North America