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
M9D
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
01V130003
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Effect Of Defect
This Could Disable The Anti-Lock FunCTIon On The Affected Wheel Without Providing The Required Operator Warning That The Abs FunCTIon Requires SeRVIcing.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Environmental Products Group
Start Of Manufacture
19971001
End Of Manufacture
19991130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
160
Date Owners Notified
20011228
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Date Report Received
20011211
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105