Elgin recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Elgin Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Whirl Wind street sweepers. The T-fitting installed on the air brake system may fail, causing air to leak, potentially resulting in the parking brake applying unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 106, "Brake Hoses."
What could happen
If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the street sweepers and replace the T-fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374.
Vehicles covered
- Elgin Broom Bear 2015–2018
- Elgin Crosswind 2015–2018
- Elgin Eagle 2015–2018
- Elgin Road Wizard 2015–2018
- Elgin Whirlwind 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V865000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 27, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,230
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 15, 2015 to Nov 30, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, air
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-0220
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
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: Equipment Apr 26, 2017
- Elgin recall: Suspension Jul 29, 2010
- Elgin recall: Electrical system Dec 23, 2014
- Elgin recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 15, 2018
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.