Recall 01V375000: 1999 Athey M9D

Report received

Dec 12, 2001

Manufacturer

Environmental products group

Potentially affected

160vehicles

Model years

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

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.

Possible consequence

The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Athey M9D0 complaints