Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
DRUM BRAKE FAILURE
Action number
PE89141
Opened
Jul 3, 1989
Closed
Aug 21, 1989
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
What NHTSA is examining
Summary:athey published a service bulletin describing a drum to discbrake conversion.a check of the odi data base revealed a complaintpertaining to four units which had experienced severe brake problems,such as blown wheel cylinders, prematurely worn brake shoes, and brokenwheel cylinder push rods.the fleet owner claims the prescribed repairis safety related.the problem warrants further investigation.===
Vehicles under investigation
Athey M8Athey M9
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.