NHTSA Recall 00V357001
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V357001; Date: Dec. 20, 2000
This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Athey Sweeper; 1995 Athey Sweeper; 1996 Athey Sweeper; 1997 Athey Sweeper; 1998 Athey Sweeper; 1999 Athey Sweeper; 2000 Athey Sweeper
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Athey Products Corp.
Affected Units:: 127
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning November 6, 2000. Owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified November 7, 2000; and all others were notified December 15, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification was mailed in phases. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 2000
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