Vehicle recall 00V279006 · November 28, 2000
Athey M8A, M9B and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced or the ECU will be reprogrammed.
- Notes
- Owner notification began during December 2000.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 athey at 1-919-556-5171. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V279006
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 28, 2000
- Filed by
- ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 160
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
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