1999 ATHEY M8A Recall - Campaign #01V164000

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1999 ATHEY M8A RECALL - #01V164000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1999 ATHEY M8A Manufacturer ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 Recalled on 6/1/2001 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 309 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Description ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE. Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action 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). See also 1999 ATHEY M8A Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 ATHEY M8A Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1999 ATHEY M8A Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK