Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ATHEY
Model Of Vehicle
M9D
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V110000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Environmental Products Group
Start Of Manufacture
20010305
End Of Manufacture
20011231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19
Date Owners Notified
20030325
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Date Report Received
20030321