Elgin recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Eagle-F, Broom Bear-H, and Road Wizard street sweepers. The main broom flap support end cap may detach from the sweeper.
What could happen
If the main broom flap support end cap detaches from the sweeper, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main broom flap support end cap with a newly designed part, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0201.
Vehicles covered
- Elgin Broom Bear 2016–2017
- Elgin Eagle 2016–2017
- Elgin Road Wizard 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V278000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 26, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 11, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 217
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 4, 2016 to Apr 20, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-0201
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Elgin recall: Service brakes, air Dec 5, 2018
- Elgin recall: Suspension Jul 29, 2010
- Elgin recall: Electrical system Dec 23, 2014
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.