NHTSA recall 10V350000
Suspension
Elgin Broom Bear
Reported Jul 29, 201052 vehicles affectedELGIN SWEEPER COMPANYBuilt May 1, 2007 – Mar 31, 2010
The defect
Elgin sweeper IS recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 broom bear street sweepers, mounted in international 4300 chassis only, manufactured from may 2007 through march 2010. the chassis suspension rear control arms and tower may not have been properly welded to specification.
The risk
The welds can crack causing the control arms or tower to separate from the axle. should this occur while the vehicle IS motion, the operator can loose steering control possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
The remedy
Elgin sweeper will notify owners and repairs will be performed by certified welders free of charge. the safety recall began on august 16, 2010. owners may contact elgin service department at 1-877-342-5374.