Elgin Broom Bear recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Elgin Broom Bear, covering 1,565 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Elgin Broom Bear recalls by model year
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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."
- Risk
- If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V865000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Eagle-F, Broom Bear-H, and Road Wizard street sweepers. The main broom flap support end cap may detach from the sweeper.
- Risk
- If the main broom flap support end cap detaches from the sweeper, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main broom flap support end cap with a newly designed part, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1‑877‑342‑5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0201.
Recall number 17V278000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 broom bear street sweepers, mounted in international 4300 chassis only, manufactured from may 2007 through march 2010. The chassis suspension rear control arms and tower may not have been properly welded to specification.
- Risk
- The welds can crack causing the control arms or tower to separate from the axle. Should this occur while the vehicle is motion, the operator can loose steering control possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Elgin sweeper will notify owners and repairs will be performed by certified welders free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact elgin service department at 1‑877‑342‑5374.
Recall number 10V350000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- On certain sweepers equipped with compressed natural gas (cng), sweeping debris may build up in front of the rear axle and in the exhaust discharge pipe. Under heavy sweeping conditions, the cng exhaust temperatures can exceed 800 degrees.
- Risk
- The exhaust temperature could ignite the debris. Personnel near the street sweeper could be injured or property damage could occur.
- Remedy
- Elgin will install a new exhaust system in these vehicles that will redirect the exhaust discharge away from the elevator system and debris. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact elgin at 1‑877‑342‑5374.
Recall number 08V038000 · Recall details
Questions about the Elgin Broom Bear recalls
How do I check if my Elgin Broom Bear has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Elgin Broom Bear have?
4, covering service brakes, air, equipment and suspension.
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