NHTSA Campaign 18V865000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. · Reported Dec 5, 2018 · 1,230 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ELGIN BROOM BEAR 2015 1,230
ELGIN BROOM BEAR 2016 1,230
ELGIN BROOM BEAR 2017 1,230
ELGIN BROOM BEAR 2018 1,230
ELGIN CROSSWIND 2015 1,230
ELGIN CROSSWIND 2016 1,230
ELGIN CROSSWIND 2017 1,230
ELGIN CROSSWIND 2018 1,230
ELGIN EAGLE 2015 1,230
ELGIN EAGLE 2016 1,230
ELGIN EAGLE 2017 1,230
ELGIN EAGLE 2018 1,230
ELGIN ROAD WIZARD 2015 1,230
ELGIN ROAD WIZARD 2016 1,230
ELGIN ROAD WIZARD 2017 1,230
ELGIN ROAD WIZARD 2018 1,230
ELGIN WHIRLWIND 2015 1,230
ELGIN WHIRLWIND 2016 1,230
ELGIN WHIRLWIND 2017 1,230
ELGIN WHIRLWIND 2018 1,230

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V865000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.