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NHTSARecalled May 18, 2001 · #01V164000

ATHEY/BRAKE TORQUE PLATE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
ATHEY/BRAKE TORQUE PLATE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice