Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V192000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V192000 by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2012 crosswind j alternative fuel street sweepers, serial numbers j3285, j3260d, j3261d, j3300d, j3367, j3368d, j3370d, j3385d, j3424d, j3426d, j3453d, j3472d, and j3513d Includes 15 affected units, Auxiliary Pump may Overheat Resulting in Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006-2012 crosswind j alternative fuel street sweepers, serial numbers j3285, j3260d, j3261d, j3300d, j3367, j3368d, j3370d, j3385d, j3424d, j3426d, j3453d, j3472d, and j3513d
Defect Summary
Elgin sweeper company inc. (elgin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 crosswind j alternative fuel street sweepers, serial numbers j3285, j3260d, j3261d, j3300d, j3367, j3368d, j3370d, j3385d, j3424d, j3426d, j3453d, j3472d, and j3513d. extended use of the auxiliary hydraulic pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Corrective Action
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will test the electrical draw on the system. if the system is within parameters then the pump solenoid will be replaced, if not, then the complete pump and solenoid will be replaced. The recall began during may 2013. customers may contact vactor customer service by calling 1-877-342-5374. elgin's recall campaign number is sb-0116.