NHTSA Recall 03V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V110000; Date: Mar. 21, 2003
This condition increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Athey M8A; 2001 Athey M9B; 2001 Athey M9D
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Environmental Products Group
Affected Units:: 19
Recall Summary:
On certain street sweepers, as the brake pads wear, the brake calipers on the rear axle can come into contact with a bracket on the chassis. This causes the caliper to deflect during brake application, introducing a bending moment into the caliper mounting bolts. The mounting bolt can eventually break allowing the caliper to rotation out of position, causing a loss of braking function on the rear axle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the braking system on these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during March or April 2003. 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 epg/athey at 1-847-741-5370.
Recall Notes:
Customers can 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: Mar 25, 2003
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