Vehicle recall 03V110000 · March 21, 2003
Athey M8A, M9B and 1 more model
On certain street sweepers, as the brake pads wear, the brake calipers on the rear axle can come into contact with a bracket on the chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain street sweepers, as the brake pads wear, the brake calipers on the rear axle can come into contact with a bracket on the chassis. This causes the caliper to deflect during brake application, introducing a bending moment into the caliper mounting bolts. The mounting bolt can eventually break allowing the caliper to rotation out of position, causing a loss of braking function on the rear axle.
- Consequence
- This condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the braking system on these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during March or April 2003. 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 epg/athey at 1-847-741-5370.
- Notes
- Customers can 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
- 03V110000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 21, 2003
- Filed by
- ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
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