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NHTSA Recall 00V357001: Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 127 vehicles. It affects 1994–2000 Athey Sweeper.

127
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2000
owners notified (November 6)
NHTSA campaign00V357001
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Report receivedDecember 20, 2000
Owner notificationNovember 6, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.

Safety risk

This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning november 6, 2000. Owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified november 7, 2000; and all others were notified december 15, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Owner notification was mailed in phases. 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 00V357001

Make and modelModel years
Athey Sweeper1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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.