Electrical systemRecall 14V-813 · Elgin vehicles
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. recall 14V-813 covers 6 Elgin vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V813000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2014 Elgin Eagle 4MF, and Road Wizard 4MW street sweepers manufactured October 3, 2014, to November 26, 2014. Due to the routing, the battery and the alternator wires may conduct higher current than designed, resulting in wire failure and charging system loss.
The risk
The excessive current may result in melted wires and an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Elgin has notified owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the affected wiring, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0160.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 3, 2014 to November 26, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.