Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ATHEY
Model Of Vehicle
M9B
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V279006
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
The Abs Ecu Will Be Removed And Replaced Or The Ecu Will Be Reprogrammed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990801
End Of Manufacture
20000930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
160
Date Owners Notified
20001215
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Date Report Received
20001128
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105