NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Athey Sweeper Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Athey Sweeper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Athey dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Athey Sweeper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Athey Sweeper owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Athey Sweeper, describing incidents dated April 29, 2001.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #561193 · Filed
WHILE TRYING TO AVOID AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT HIT A GUARDRAIL, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE, THE DRIVER AND THREE PASSENGER'S SUSTAINED INJURIES. NLM
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 Athey Sweeper in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Service Query SQ01-005: BRAKE ANCHOE PLATE
Closed May 22, 2001
ATHEY/BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE
NHTSA #00V357001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported December 20, 2000 · ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
Potentially affected: 127 vehicles
Owners notified November 6, 2000
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD THAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE BRAKES COULD FRACTURE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD. FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DUAL STEERING VEHICLE OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BEGINNING NOVEMBER 6, 2000. OWNERS OF CONSTRUCTION, REFUSE, FIRE, AND RESCUE/EMERGENCY VEHICLES WERE NOTIFIED NOVEMBER 7, 2000; AND ALL OTHERS WERE NOTIFIED DECEMBER 15, 2000. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS MAILED IN PHASES. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Athey Sweeper model years
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