Athey 1997–1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled May 18, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V164000 · Athey
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. 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 ELGIN AT 1-847-741-5370.
Units
309 units
Description
ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. 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 ELGIN AT 1-847-741-5370.
Product
Athey M8A · Athey M9B · Athey M9D
Manufacturer(s)
ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →