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  Safety Recalls of Athey M9B Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Athey M9B. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Athey M9B.

NHTSA Recall #: 03V110000; 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
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.... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 01V375000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 01V164000; May. 18, 2001

This condition could result in a loss of vehicle braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Athey M8A, 1998 Athey M8A, 1999 Athey M8A, 1997 Athey M9B, 1998 Athey M9B, 1999 Athey M9B, 1997 Athey M9D, 1998 Athey M9D, 1999 Athey M9D
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recall Summary: On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure. ... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 01V130003; Dec. 11, 2001

This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Athey M8A, 1998 Athey M8A, 1999 Athey M8A, 1997 Athey M9B, 1998 Athey M9B, 1999 Athey M9B, 1997 Athey M9D, 1998 Athey M9D, 1999 Athey M9D
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems.... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 00V279006; Nov. 28, 2000

Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Athey M8A, 2000 Athey M8A, 1999 Athey M9B, 2000 Athey M9B, 1999 Athey M9D, 2000 Athey M9D
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems.... Details of this recall goto detail
Table 1. Historical Recalls of Athey M9B Vehicles
Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 21, 2003   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 19
Dec. 12, 2001   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock 160
Dec. 11, 2001   Service Brakes, Air:antilock 160
May. 18, 2001   Service Brakes 309
Nov. 28, 2000   Service Brakes, Air:antilock 160


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Athey M9B Model Years
Model# Recalls
2001 Athey M9B 1
2000 Athey M9B 1
1999 Athey M9B 4
1998 Athey M9B 2
1997 Athey M9B 2