EquipmentRecall 17V-278 · Elgin vehicles
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. recall 17V-278 covers 217 Elgin vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V278000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 4, 2016 to April 20, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.