ATHEY M8A 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V164000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ATHEY | M8A | 1997 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2001-05-18 | 2001-06-01 |
Production Dates: 1997-10-01 - 1999-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 309
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
