1997 ATHEY STREET SWEEPER
1 recalls — 1 complaints
98V119003 Oct 1, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FURON COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Aug 22, 2000
WAS TOLD BY 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SHOULD NOT GO ON A VEHICLE THAT IS 3 YEARS OLD, AND THAT THE PART SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. *AK
ATHEY STREET SWEEPER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ATHEY STREET SWEEPER across all model years (1995–1997).
3
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths