Recall 98V119003: 1995–1997 Athey Street Sweeper

Report received

Oct 1, 1998

Manufacturer

Athey products corp.

Potentially affected

500vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

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: street sweepers equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.

Possible consequence

The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Furon company is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Athey Street Sweeper0 complaints
• 1996 Athey Street Sweeper0 complaints
• 1997 Athey Street Sweeper1 complaints