Defect Investigation Detail

ATHEY / M8 / 1986

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NHTSA Action Number: EA89033 Vehicale/Equipment Name: ATHEY
Vehicale/Equipment Model: M8 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.
Date Opened: Aug, 21 1989 Date Closed: Feb, 08 1990
Subject: DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM Summary: Summary:athey published a service bulletin and supplement describing adrum to disc brake conversion.a check of the odi data base revealed afleet complaint pertaining to four units.reoccurring problems such asleaking wheel cylinders, prematurely worn brake shoes, and broken wheelcylinder push rods were described.an ir to athey resulted in anunsatisfactory response.===