Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V865000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V865000 by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2018 elgin broom bear, crosswind, eagle, road wizard, and whirl wind street sweepers Includes 1,230 affected units, T-Fitting Failure Causing Air Leak/FMVSS 121, 106, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2018 elgin broom bear, crosswind, eagle, road wizard, and whirl wind street sweepers

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V865000
Manufacturer: Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-12-05T00:00:00
Subject: T-fitting failure causing air leak/fmvss 121, 106
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 1,230

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-0220
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 70.08

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 18V865000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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