Athey M8A recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Athey M8A, covering 808 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Athey M8A recalls by model year
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- On certain street sweepers, as the brake pads wear, the brake calipers on the rear axle can come into contact with a bracket on the chassis. This causes the caliper to deflect during brake application, introducing a bending moment into the caliper mounting bolts. The mounting bolt can eventually break allowing the caliper to rotation out of position, causing a loss of braking function on the rear axle.
- Risk
- This condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the braking system on these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during march or april 2003. 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.
Recall number 03V110000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V375000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- 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
- This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V130003 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a loss of vehicle braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V164000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- 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
Questions about the Athey M8A recalls
How do I check if my Athey M8A has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Athey M8A have?
5, covering service brakes, hydraulic and service brakes, air.
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