Service brakes, airRecall 18V-865 · Elgin vehicles
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. recall 18V-865 covers 1,230 Elgin vehicles for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V865000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 2015 to November 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.