1997 Athey M8A Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Athey M8A. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Athey M8A
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock (service brakes)
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…
Remedy: The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure.
Remedy: Dealers will modify these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Athey M8A. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Athey M8A model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Athey M8A model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Athey M8A | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Athey M8A | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Athey M8A | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Athey M8A | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Athey M8A | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Athey M8A
How do I know if my 1997 Athey M8A has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Athey M8A; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Athey dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V130003).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Athey models
- M9D1 complaints
- Street Sweeper1 complaints
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- 7120 complaints
- Athey0 complaints
- M9B0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.