Cooling system: fanRecall 11V-268 · 2010–2011 Elgin Megawind-mx
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY recall 11V-268 covers 19 2010–2011 Elgin Megawind-mx for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V268000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ELGIN SWEEPER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL 2010-2011 MEGAWIND SWEEPERS WITH TIER- III JOHN DEERE AUXILIARY ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2010 THROUGH APRIL 2011. UNDER HEAVY OPERATING CONDITIONS AND HIGH AUXILIARY ENGINE SPEED, THE FANS MAY FAIL AND THE FAN BLADES COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BASE OF THE FAN AND THE BLADES OR DEBRIS FROM THE BLADES COULD LEAVE THE FAN HOUSING.
The risk
SMALL PIECES OF FAN DEBRIS COULD EXIT THE VEHICLE IN 2 OPENINGS IN THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. A PERSON PERFORMING A REPAIR COULD BE INJURED.
The fix
ELGIN SWEEPER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL A NEW RADIATOR FAN ON A BELT-DRIVEN PULLEY AND NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELGIN CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-342-5374.
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.