Elgin recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Crosswind J Alternative Fuel street sweepers, serial numbers J3285, J3260D, J3261D, J3300D, J3367, J3368D, J3370D, J3385D, J3424D, J3426D, J3453D, J3472D, and J3513D. Extended use of the auxiliary hydraulic pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
What could happen
If the auxiliary pump is operated for an extended period of time, the unit could overheat and melt wiring, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will test the electrical draw on the system. If the system is within parameters then the pump solenoid will be replaced, if not, then the complete pump and solenoid will be replaced. The recall began during May 2013. Customers may contact Vactor Customer Service by calling 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's recall campaign number is SB-0116.
Vehicles covered
- Elgin Crosswind J 2006–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V192000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-0116
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.