NHTSA Recall 01V164000: Service brakes, hydraulic

ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on May 18, 2001, covering an estimated 309 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Athey M8A.

309

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	01V164000
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received	May 18, 2001
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain street sweepers, the left hand front brake torque plate is susceptible to failure.

Safety risk

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

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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact elgin at 1-847-741-5370.

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 01V164000

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.