ELGIN WHIRLWIND 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V865000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ELGIN | WHIRLWIND | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-27 | 2018-12-05 | 2018-12-11 |
Production Dates: 2015-10-15 - 2018-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-0220
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1230
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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.
