Athey recalls and safety
9 recalls since 1998 · 3 owner complaints since 2000
9
vehicle recalls since 1998
9
vehicle recalls since 1998
Athey has had 9 vehicle recalls since 1998, covering 1,703 vehicles as reported. There were no Athey recalls in 2025. The Athey M9D has the most recalls (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
9
Since 1998
Units affected
1,703
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Athey vehicle recalls each year since 1998, and the vehicles they covered
Athey models
7 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
What can go wrong
Athey recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Athey recalls by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic4 · 615 units
- Service brakes, air2 · 320 units
- Steering2 · 268 units
- Power train1 · 500 units
Latest Athey recalls
The newest of 9. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2003 | Athey M8A, M9B, M9D (2001): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 03V110000 | Crash risk | 19 |
| Dec 12, 2001 | Athey M8A, M9B, M9D (1999): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 01V375000 | Crash risk | 160 |
| Dec 11, 2001 | Athey M8A, M9B, M9D (1997-1999): Service brakes, airNo. 01V130003 | Other or not stated | 160 |
| May 18, 2001 | Athey M8A, M9B, M9D (1997-1999): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 01V164000 | Crash risk | 309 |
| May 2, 2001 | Athey Athey (1999): SteeringNo. 01V139002 | Crash risk | 251 |
| Dec 20, 2000 | Athey Sweeper (1994-2000): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 00V357001 | Crash risk | 127 |
| Nov 28, 2000 | Athey M8A, M9B, M9D (1999-2000): Service brakes, airNo. 00V279006 | Crash risk | 160 |
| Nov 2, 2000 | Athey 712 (1999): SteeringNo. 00V246309 | Crash risk | 17 |
| Oct 1, 1998 | Athey Street Sweeper (1995-1997): Power trainNo. 98V119003 | Crash risk | 500 |
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Questions and answers
Which Athey models have the most recalls?
The M9D (5), the M8A (5) and the M9B (5) have the most recalls since 1998. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Athey recall problem?
Service brakes, hydraulic: 4 of the 9 Athey recalls, followed by service brakes, air (2).
What do Athey owners complain about most?
Air bags, named in 1 of the 3 safety complaints Athey owners filed since 2000, then service brakes, hydraulic (1). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Athey?
No Athey recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.