Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V268000 by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.. Includes 19 affected units, RADIATOR FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year model 2010-2011 megawind sweepers with tier- iii john deere auxiliary engines manufactured from february 2010 through april 2011. under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speed, the fans may fail and the fan blades could separate from the base of the fan and the blades or debris from the blades could leave the fan housing.

Corrective Action

Elgin sweeper will notify owners and install a new radiator fan on a belt-driven pulley and new mounting hardware. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 30, 2011. owners may contact elgin customer service department at 1-877-342-5374.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V268000
Manufacturer: Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-05-05T00:00:00
Subject: Radiator fan
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 19

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year model 2010-2011 megawind sweepers with tier- iii john deere auxiliary engines manufactured from february 2010 through april 2011. under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speed, the fans may fail and the fan blades could separate from the base of the fan and the blades or debris from the blades could leave the fan housing.
Consequence Summary: Small pieces of fan debris could exit the vehicle in 2 openings in the exterior of the vehicle. a person performing a repair could be injured.
Corrective Action: Elgin sweeper will notify owners and install a new radiator fan on a belt-driven pulley and new mounting hardware. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 30, 2011. owners may contact elgin customer service department at 1-877-342-5374.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 11V268000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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