Recall 01V164000: 1997–1999 Athey M9D

Report received

May 18, 2001

Manufacturer

Elgin sweeper company

Potentially affected

309vehicles

Model years

1997–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Athey M9D0 complaints
• 1998 Athey M9D0 complaints
• 1999 Athey M9D0 complaints