1999 ATHEY M8A RECALL - #01V375000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 ATHEY M8A |
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| Manufacturer |
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1999 - 9/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2001 |
| Influenced by |
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP |
| Owners Notified on |
12/28/2001 |
| # Affected |
160 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF OR REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITIES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1999 ATHEY M8A Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1999 ATHEY M8A Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 ATHEY M8A Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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