NHTSA Recall 17V278000
Filed by Elgin Sweeper Company. Component: Equipment. Reported 2017-04-26. An estimated 217 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SB-0201
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.