ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2001

2003

December 12, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ATHEY/EPG/ABS VALVES

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V375000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 160

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 11, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EPG/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.

NHTSA ID: 01V130003

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR