Environmental Products Group | NHTSA Recall #03V110000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V110000 by Environmental Products Group. Includes 19 affected units, EPG/ATHEY/BRAKE CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain street sweepers, as the brake pads wear, the brake calipers on the rear axle can come into contact with a bracket on the chassis. this causes the caliper to deflect during brake application, introducing a bending moment into the caliper mounting bolts. the mounting bolt can eventually break allowing the caliper to rotation out of position, causing a loss of braking function on the rear axle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the braking system on these vehicles. owner notification is expected to begin during march or april 2003. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V110000

Manufacturer: Environmental Products Group

Report Received Date: 2003-03-21T00:00:00

Subject: Epg/athey/brake caliper

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 19

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain street sweepers, as the brake pads wear, the brake calipers on the rear axle can come into contact with a bracket on the chassis. this causes the caliper to deflect during brake application, introducing a bending moment into the caliper mounting bolts. the mounting bolt can eventually break allowing the caliper to rotation out of position, causing a loss of braking function on the rear axle.

Consequence Summary: This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the braking system on these vehicles. owner notification is expected to begin during march or april 2003. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vwup-kg5p.cvqh

NHTSA ID: 03V110000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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