Vehicle recall 01V164000 · May 18, 2001
Athey M8A, M9B and 1 more model
On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure.
- Consequence
- This condition could result in a loss of vehicle braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2002. 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 at 1-847-741-5370.
- Notes
- 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
- 01V164000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2001
- Filed by
- ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 309
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
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