Environmental Products Group | NHTSA Recall #01V375000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V375000 by Environmental Products Group. Includes 160 affected units, ATHEY/EPG/ABS VALVES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 4-wheeled, self-propelled, on-highway mechanical street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco anti-lock braking system (abs). incorrect brake fluid can cause damage to the rubber seals in the brake modulator valves.

Corrective Action

Dealers will flush the brake system with approved fluids, replace the dot 5 fluid with dot 4 fluid and replace the brake modulator valve. 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 elgin/athey at 1-847-741-5370.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V375000

Manufacturer: Environmental Products Group

Report Received Date: 2001-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Athey/epg/abs valves

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 160

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: 4-wheeled, self-propelled, on-highway mechanical street sweepers equipped with meritor wabco anti-lock braking system (abs). incorrect brake fluid can cause damage to the rubber seals in the brake modulator valves.

Consequence Summary: The vehicle can experience loss of or reduced braking capabilities increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will flush the brake system with approved fluids, replace the dot 5 fluid with dot 4 fluid and replace the brake modulator valve. 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 elgin/athey at 1-847-741-5370.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f97t_68h5.vbu2

NHTSA ID: 01V375000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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