Athey M8A recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Athey M8A, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Mar 21, 2003Crash risk2001 Athey M8A, 2001 Athey M9B, 2001 Athey M9D — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
03V110000 · 19 units · ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP
- Dec 12, 2001Crash risk1999 Athey M8A, 1999 Athey M9B, 1999 Athey M9D — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-WHEELED, SELF-PROPELLED, ON-HIGHWAY MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). INCORRECT BRAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER SEALS IN THE BRAKE MODULATOR VALVES.
01V375000 · 160 units · ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP
- Dec 11, 2001Safety1997–1999 Athey M8A, 1997–1999 Athey M9B, 1997–1999 Athey M9D — Service Brakes, Air
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.
01V130003 · 160 units · ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP
- May 18, 2001Crash risk1997–1999 Athey M8A, 1997–1999 Athey M9B, 1997–1999 Athey M9D — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE.
01V164000 · 309 units · ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Nov 28, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Athey M8A, 1999–2000 Athey M9B, 1999–2000 Athey M9D — Service Brakes, Air
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.
00V279006 · 160 units · ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.