1997 ATHEY M8A Recalls (2)

Campaign:

01V164000 on 05/31/2001

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic

Affected:

309

Defect:

On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

Dealers will modify these vehicles. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. 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 at 1-847-741-5370.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

01V130003 on 01/01/2002

Component:

Service brakes, air:antilock

Manufactured:

09/30/1997 - 11/29/1999

Affected:

160

Defect:

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." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

The abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. 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 epg/athey at 1-847-741-5370 or meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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