- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
- The risk
- This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning november 6, 2000. Owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified november 7, 2000; and all others were notified december 15, 2000. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Athey Sweeper Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Athey Sweeper have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2000 for the pedals and linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Sweeper year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Athey Sweeper 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 1997 Athey Sweeper 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.
Athey Sweeper: every year compared
All Sweeper years1997 Athey Sweeper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Athey Sweeper | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1997 Athey Street Sweeper | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Athey Sweeper
Does the 1997 Athey Sweeper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Athey Sweeper: pedals and linkages (December 2000). 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 1997 Athey Sweeper had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Athey Sweeper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Athey Sweeper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Athey Sweeper 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