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1997-1999 Athey M8A, Athey M9B and others recall: antilock

Environmental Products Group reported this safety recall on December 11, 2001. It covers about 160 vehicles.

vehicles affected
160
reported
Dec 11, 2001
owners notified
Dec 28, 2001

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V130003

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Athey M8A, Athey M9B and others antilock?

Yes. Recall 01V130003, reported on December 11, 2001, covers about 160 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V130003?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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