ELGIN NAVISTAR 4900 1994: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ELGIN | NAVISTAR 4900 | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-01 | 2000-01-04 | 2000-01-14 |
Production Dates: 1994-05-24 - 1999-10-28
Manufacturers Involved: Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NAVISTAR MODELS 4700 AND 4900 STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH DUALIZED STEERING AND VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL. IMPROPER WIRING NEAR THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEELS WILL CAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO STAY ENGAGED AFTER DEPRESSING THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL.
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE OPERATOR.
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WIRING TO THE CRUISE CONTROL.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELGIN SWEEPER AT 1-877-342-5374.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
