1986 Elgin Whirlwind Ii Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Elgin Whirlwind Ii. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Defect investigations
STEERING LOCKUP
SUMMARY:THE PE REVEALED THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLESCONSISTS OF TWO RIGHT ANGLE GEAR BOXES WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE TWOSTEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLIES IN THE CAB.THE OUTPUT FROM THESE GEAR BOXES ISCONNECTED, VIA U JOINT FITTED CROSS SHAFTS, TO A THREE WAY RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX WHICH RECEIVES INPUT FROM…
STEERING LOCKUP
SUMMARY:FORMER ELGIN DESIGN ENGINEER REPORTS MISAPPLICATION OF THESTEERING BOX ON THE SUBJECT SWEEPERS RESULTS IN STEERING LOCKUP.HE ALLEGES TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED.A REPAIR CAMPAIGN WAS PERFORMEDON THE FLEET BELONGING TO THE CITY OF BALTIMORE.NONE OF THE OTHER UNITSSOLD THROUGHOUT THE NATION HAVE BEEN REPAIRED,…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Elgin Whirlwind Ii as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.