1997 Athey Street Sweeper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Athey Street Sweeper, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Athey Street Sweeper
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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Automatic transmission (power train)
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.
Remedy: 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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Athey Street Sweeper have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Was told by 2 different mechanics that the rack and pinion steering should not go on a vehicle that is 3 years old, and that the part should be covered under a manufacturers warranty. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2000 · Steering
Compare Athey Street Sweeper model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Athey Street Sweeper model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Athey Street Sweeper | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Athey Street Sweeper | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Athey Street Sweeper | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Athey Street Sweeper
How do I know if my 1997 Athey Street Sweeper 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Athey Street Sweeper; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 98V119003).
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
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.