2001 Athey M8A, 2001 Athey M9B, 2001 Athey M9D Recall: ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, AS THE BRAKE PADS WEAR, THE BRAKE CALIPERS ON…
NHTSA campaign 03V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Mar 21, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Athey M8A recalls
- 1999 Athey M8A and 2 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-WHEELED, SELF-PROPELLED, ON-HIGHWAY…
- 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 03V110000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.