The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V192000·Announced 2013-05-09

Elgin Crosswind J Street Sweepers Recalled for Hydraulic Pump Fire Risk

Elgin is recalling 2006-2012 Crosswind J street sweepers because the auxiliary hydraulic pump may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where overheating components can melt wiring and cause a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Crosswind J Alternative Fuel street sweepers. The recall involves 15 units with specific serial numbers, including J3285, J3260D, and J3300D.

The defect involves the auxiliary hydraulic pump, which may overheat and fail after extended use. This overheating can melt wiring, potentially resulting in a fire.

Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will test the electrical draw on the system. Depending on the test results, dealers will replace either the pump solenoid or the complete pump and solenoid. The recall began in May 2013. Customers may contact Vactor Customer Service at 1-877-342-5374 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELGIN CROSSWIND J
Brand
ELGIN
Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Street Sweeper
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CROSSWIND J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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