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2000 Athey M8A recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2000 Athey M8A, covering 160 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, air: antilockReported November 28, 2000 · 160 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
The ABS ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed.

Recall number 00V279006 · Recall details

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1, covering service brakes, air.

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