NHTSA Recall 01V375000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V375000; Date: Dec. 12, 2001
The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Athey M8A; 1999 Athey M9B; 1999 Athey M9D
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Environmental Products Group
Affected Units:: 160
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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: Dec 28, 2001
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