Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V119003 Reported October 1, 1998

Athey/furon/auto transmission

Q: What is recall 98V119003?

NHTSA recall 98V119003 was issued by Athey Products Corp. on October 1, 1998. It addresses: Athey/furon/auto transmission. The recall affects approximately 500 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Athey Products Corp. · Power Train · 500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V119003

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Athey Products Corp.

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 1, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: street sweepers equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. the transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Furon company is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Athey Products Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 98V119003 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V119003

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V119003?

NHTSA recall 98V119003 was issued by Athey Products Corp. on October 1, 1998. It addresses: Athey/furon/auto transmission. The recall affects approximately 500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Athey Products Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V119003 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.