Athey M8a 1997
Model M8a made in 1997 by Athey got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V130003 | ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP | from 10/01/1997 to 11/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 160 | 12/28/2001 | ODI | ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. | 12/11/2001 | 01/02/2002 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. owner notification began december 28, 2001. 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 epg/athey at 1-847-741-5370 or meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V164000 | ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 309 | ODI | ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. | 05/18/2001 | 06/01/2001 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a loss of vehicle braking, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||