NHTSA Recall 00V279006: Antilock (service brakes)
ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 160 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Athey M8A.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V279006 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | November 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V279006
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.