NHTSA Recall 15V380000
Filed by Elgin Sweeper Company. Component: Equipment. Reported 2015-06-16. An estimated 66 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Megawind MX vehicles manufactured January 1, 2009, to February 4, 2015. The affected street sweepers have boom mounting pins that may lose their retaining pins, allowing the mounting pins to move out of position and the boom to move.
Risk
If the mounting pin moves out of position, the boom may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of crash or personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the mounting pins and retainers with a revised mounting pin, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's recall number for this campaign is SB-0167.
Manufacturer campaign number: SB-0167
Notes
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.