Athey 712 (1999) – 00V246309

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Four-Wheel, Self-Propelled, Off-Road Loader Equipped With TRW 20-Edl Ball-Socket Assemblies. Certain Of The Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket. These Bearings Were Produced Between July 5 And October 3, 1999.

Make Of Vehicle

ATHEY

Model Of Vehicle

712

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

00V246309

Component Description

Steering:Linkages

Effect Of Defect

If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Ball-Socket Assemblies.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Athey Products Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19990511

End Of Manufacture

20001011

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

17

Date Owners Notified

20010329

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Athey Products Corp.

Date Report Received

20001102

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard