Recalls for your 1997 Athey Street Sweeper

Recalls for 1997 Athey Street Sweeper

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 1999-01-11
Description
Vehicle description: street sweepers equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position.  The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.

Consequence
The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Furon company is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.  Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an e clip that detains the detent pin.

Notes
Owner notification began september 14, 1998.  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 athey at 1-919-556-5171.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).