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1997 ATHEY STREET SWEEPER Recall - Campaign #98V119003

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 ATHEY STREET SWEEPER RECALL - #98V119003

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

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Vehicle 1997 ATHEY STREET SWEEPER
Manufacturer ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
Manufactured between 3/1/1995 - 6/30/1997
Recalled on 1/11/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/14/1998
# Affected 500
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description 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.
Consequences THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
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).
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