Athey M8a 1999
Model M8a made in 1999 by Athey got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1999
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V279006 | ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. | from 08/01/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 160 | 12/15/2000 | ODI | ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. | 11/28/2000 | 06/18/2001 | 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 | Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during december 2000.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 athey at 1-919-556-5171. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V375000 | ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP | from 08/01/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 160 | 12/28/2001 | MFR | ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. | 12/12/2001 | 12/20/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: 4-wheeled, self-propelled, on-highway mechanical street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco anti-lock braking system (abs). incorrect brake fluid can cause damage to the rubber seals in the brake modulator valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will flush the brake system with approved fluids, replace the dot 5 fluid with dot 4 fluid and replace the brake modulator valve. 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 elgin/athey 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). | |||||||||||||||