NHTSA Recall 98V119003
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V119003; Date: Oct. 1, 1998
The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Athey Street Sweeper; 1996 Athey Street Sweeper; 1997 Athey Street Sweeper
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Athey Products Corp.
Affected Units:: 500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 14, 1998. 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 athey at 1-919-556-5171. 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: Sep 14, 1998
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