Vehicle recall 01V375000 · December 12, 2001
Athey M8A, M9B and 1 more model
Vehicle description: 4-wheeled, self-propelled, on-highway mechanical street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 01V375000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2001
- Filed by
- ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP
- Owner notification
- December 28, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 160
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
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