Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 18, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ATHEY/BRAKE TORQUE PLATE

ON CERTAIN STREET SWEEPERS, THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE TORQUE PLATE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 01V164000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 309

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELGIN AT 1-847-741-5370.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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