- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Athey M8A Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Athey M8A have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2003 for the caliper.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough M8A years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Athey M8A recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2001 Athey M8A yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
2001 Athey M8A vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Athey M8A | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2001 Athey M9D | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Athey M8A
Does the 2001 Athey M8A have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Athey M8A: caliper (March 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Athey M8A had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2001 Athey M8A has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data