NHTSA recall 01V375000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Athey M8A and 2 more
The defect
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.
The risk
The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.