1999 Athey M8A, 1999 Athey M9B, 1999 Athey M9D Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-WHEELED, SELF-PROPELLED, ON-HIGHWAY MECHANICAL…
NHTSA campaign 01V375000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Dec 12, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF OR REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITIES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL FLUSH THE BRAKE SYSTEM WITH APPROVED FLUIDS, REPLACE THE DOT 5 FLUID WITH DOT 4 FLUID AND REPLACE THE BRAKE MODULATOR VALVE. 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 ELGIN/ATHEY AT 1-847-741-5370.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Athey M8A recalls
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- 1997–1999 Athey M8A and 2 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR…
- 1997–1999 Athey M8A and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE…
- 1999–2000 Athey M8A and 2 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR…
Other campaigns involving Athey vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V375000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.