NHTSA recall 17V278000
Equipment
Elgin Broom Bear and 2 more
Reported Apr 26, 2017217 vehicles affectedElgin Sweeper Company Inc.Maker’s number SB-0201Built Feb 4, 2016 – Apr 20, 2017
The defect
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Eagle-F, Broom Bear-H, and Road Wizard street sweepers. The main broom flap support end cap may detach from the sweeper.
The risk
If the main broom flap support end cap detaches from the sweeper, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main broom flap support end cap with a newly designed part, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0201.