Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V413000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V413000 by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.. Includes 49 affected units, RADIATOR COOLING FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Elgin is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 whirlwind street sweepers with tier iii john deere auxiliary engines. the auxiliary engine radiator fan is mounted to the crankshaft of the engine. under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speeds, the radiator fan blades can separate from the fan hub. if this condition occurs, fan blades or debris from the failed fan blades can leave the fan housing on the passenger side of the sweeper.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new radiator fan that has thicker fan blades and a non-segmented fan base will be installed free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 2008. owners may contact elgin at 1-877-342-5374.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V413000
Manufacturer: Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: Radiator cooling fan
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 49

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Elgin is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 whirlwind street sweepers with tier iii john deere auxiliary engines. the auxiliary engine radiator fan is mounted to the crankshaft of the engine. under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speeds, the radiator fan blades can separate from the fan hub. if this condition occurs, fan blades or debris from the failed fan blades can leave the fan housing on the passenger side of the sweeper.
Consequence Summary: If the radiator fan blades separate, persons who service the sweeper or wo are near the street sweeper could be injured and/or property damage could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new radiator fan that has thicker fan blades and a non-segmented fan base will be installed free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 2008. owners may contact elgin at 1-877-342-5374.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gei7-fiqr~dyjr
NHTSA ID: 08V413000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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