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...
2001-2001 · 1 model year
Athey M9D Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Athey M9D across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
M9D complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | - |
Most common M9D problems
Athey M9D recalls 1
Latest M9D complaints
2001 Mobile athey mechanical street sweeper had a malfunction of the brake system causing vehicle to collide with a stopped vehicle. This condition has occurred in the past on other sweepersof the same year make and model. Condition is a loss of brakes when abs light is on and vehicle speed is greater than 35 mph. Vehicle manufacturer (athey) sold out to elgin corp. Brake system manufacturer (meritor, wabco) has been involved but nothing is being done. We have duplicated this problem in controlled road tests. *Tr
Questions about the Athey M9D
Which Athey M9D years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Athey M9D problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Athey M9D have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Athey M9D model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data