The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V054000·Announced 2018-01-15

Elgin Recalls 2017 Crosswind Street Sweepers Due to Fire Risk

Elgin is recalling 2017 Crosswind street sweepers because debris may contact the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Crosswind street sweepers. The recall addresses a defect where debris may collect under the cab area and contact the exhaust system.

If flammable debris contacts the exhaust system, it can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on December 5, 2017.

Owners will be notified, and dealers will install the FSO 1127691 exhaust wrap to eliminate the exposure to debris, free of charge. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELGIN CROSSWIND
Brand
ELGIN
Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Street Sweeper
Hazard
Affected units
7

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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