Recalls for 2000 Athey M8a

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 2001-06-18
Description
Vehicle description: street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no.  105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.  An internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap.  Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Consequence
Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed.

Notes
Owner notification began during december 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 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).