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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Athey)

Vehicle recall 01V-375. NHTSA received ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP’s report on Dec 12, 2001.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP’s report on Dec 12, 2001. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 26, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF OR REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITIES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 160 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Athey M9Dand 1999, before the model years listed here
  • Athey M8Aand 1999, before the model years listed here
  • Athey M9Band 1999, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 26, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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