Safety Recalls of Athey Sweeper Vehicles
There have been 2 safety recalls for the Athey Sweeper. 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 Sweeper.
NHTSA Recall #: 96V178011; May. 5, 1997
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Athey Sweeper |
| Component: SEATS |
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver's position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 00V357001; 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 |
| Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture. ... Details of this recall
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Table 1. Historical Recalls of Athey Sweeper Vehicles
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 20, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 127 |
| May. 5, 1997 | Seats | 70 |
Table 2. Recall Statistics of Athey Sweeper Model Years
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 Athey Sweeper | 1 |
| 1999 Athey Sweeper | 1 |
| 1998 Athey Sweeper | 1 |
| 1997 Athey Sweeper | 1 |
| 1996 Athey Sweeper | 2 |
| 1995 Athey Sweeper | 1 |
| 1994 Athey Sweeper | 1 |