Recall 10V350000: Elgin sweeper company

Report received

Jul 29, 2010

Manufacturer

Elgin sweeper company

Potentially affected

52vehicles

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

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.