NHTSA Recall 01V130003: Antilock (service brakes)
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 160 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Athey M8A.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V130003 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | December 11, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 28, 2001 |
| 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
This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact epg/athey at 1-847-741-5370 or meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.
Notes
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 01V130003
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Athey M8A | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Athey M9B | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Athey M9D | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
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.