Elgin Broom Badger Sweeper Trucks Recalled for Fire Risk
Elgin is recalling 2012-2014 Broom Badger sweeper trucks because a hydraulic oil cooler fan may fail, causing overheating and potential vehicle fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness) that could result in a vehicle fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Broom Badger sweeper trucks manufactured between March 1, 2013, and October 1, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a modified hydraulic oil cooler fan wiring harness. A total of 92 units are involved in this recall.
The defect involves the hydraulic oil cooler fan, which may fail. If the fan fails, the hydraulic system can overheat, which could result in a vehicle fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will install a modified wiring harness that separates ground wires from the fan and sending unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-847-741-5370 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELGIN BROOM BADGER
- Brand
- ELGIN
- Manufacturer
- Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 92
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)
- BROOM BADGER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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