Recall 08V038000: Elgin sweeper company

Report received

Jan 28, 2008

Manufacturer

Elgin sweeper company

Potentially affected

66vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sweepers equipped with compressed natural gas (cng), sweeping debris may build up in front of the rear axle and in the exhaust discharge pipe. Under heavy sweeping conditions, the cng exhaust temperatures can exceed 800 degrees.

Possible consequence

The exhaust temperature could ignite the debris. Personnel near the street sweeper could be injured or property damage could occur.

Remedy

Elgin will install a new exhaust system in these vehicles that will redirect the exhaust discharge away from the elevator system and debris. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact elgin at 1-877-342-5374.