Engine: dieselRecall 14V-666 · 2012–2014 Elgin Broom Badger
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. recall 14V-666 covers 92 2012–2014 Elgin Broom Badger for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V666000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Broom Badger sweeper trucks manufactured March 1, 2013, to October 1, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a modification hydraulic oil cooler fan wiring harness. The oil cooler fan may fail and cause overheating.
The risk
If the oil cooler fan fails and the hydraulic system overheats, a vehicle fire could result.
The fix
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will install a modified wiring harness that separates ground wires form the fan and sending unit, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-847-741-5370. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0148.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.