The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V865000·Announced 2018-12-05

Elgin Street Sweepers Recalled for Air Brake Fitting Failure Risk

Elgin is recalling 2015-2018 street sweepers because a T-fitting on the air brake system may fail, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (air brake system failure) that poses a risk of harm (crash) but does not report specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 Elgin Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Whirl Wind street sweepers. The recall involves 1,230 vehicles.

The T-fitting installed on the air brake system may fail, causing air to leak. This can result in the parking brake applying unexpectedly. If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 106, "Brake Hoses."

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELGIN BROOM BEAR, WHIRLWIND, EAGLE, ROAD WIZARD
Brand
ELGIN
Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Street Sweepers
Hazard
Affected units
1,230

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 (5)

  • BROOM BEAR
  • WHIRLWIND
  • EAGLE
  • ROAD WIZARD
  • CROSSWIND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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