- 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 M9D Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Athey M9D with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 3 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2003 for the caliper.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Athey M9D problems
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2001 Athey M9D 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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1 complaints about the 2001 Athey M9D
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 2001 Athey M9D
Does the 2001 Athey M9D have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Athey M9D: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Athey M9D?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Athey M9D had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 27, 2009 and the latest on October 27, 2009. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2001 Athey M9D 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