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2008 ELGIN BROOM BEAR

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

10V350000 Jul 29, 2010
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
ELGIN SWEEPER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 BROOM BEAR STREET SWEEPERS, MOUNTED IN INTERNATIONAL 4300 CHASSIS ONLY, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2007 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION REAR CONTROL ARMS AND TOWER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WELDED TO SPECIFICATION.
Consequence
THE WELDS CAN CRACK CAUSING THE CONTROL ARMS OR TOWER TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOTION, THE OPERATOR CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
ELGIN SWEEPER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY CERTIFIED WELDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELGIN SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-342-5374.
52 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
08V038000 Jan 28, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG), SWEEPING DEBRIS MAY BUILD UP IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE AND IN THE EXHAUST DISCHARGE PIPE. UNDER HEAVY SWEEPING CONDITIONS, THE CNG EXHAUST TEMPERATURES CAN EXCEED 800 DEGREES.
Consequence
THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE COULD IGNITE THE DEBRIS. PERSONNEL NEAR THE STREET SWEEPER COULD BE INJURED OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
ELGIN WILL INSTALL A NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THESE VEHICLES THAT WILL REDIRECT THE EXHAUST DISCHARGE AWAY FROM THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND DEBRIS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELGIN AT 1-877-342-5374.
66 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 ELGIN BROOM BEAR

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
TT-0030 Sep 12, 2011
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ELGIN: OVERNIGHT THE HOPPER DOOR WILL DRIFT OPEN. *PE
07073169 Feb 5, 2008
350000 EQUIPMENT
ELGIN - HOSE SUPPORT FSO KIT 1089043. BROOM BEAR SWEEPERS PRIOR TO H1838D. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *NJ

ELGIN BROOM BEAR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ELGIN BROOM BEAR across all model years (2006–2018).

13 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ELGIN BROOM BEAR — Year by Year

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2009 1 0 View
2008 (current) 2 0
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2006 1 0 View

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