1999 ATHEY M9D Recalls (4)

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).

Campaign:
00V279006 on 06/17/2001
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:
07/31/1999 - 09/29/2000
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:
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.
Correction:
The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed.
Notes:
Owner notification began during december 2000.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).

Campaign:
01V375000 on 12/19/2001
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured:
07/31/1999 - 09/29/2000
Affected:
160
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will flush the brake system with approved fluids, replace the dot 5 fluid with dot 4 fluid and replace the brake modulator valve. 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 elgin/athey 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).

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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