Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 23, 2014

(Campaign #: SB-0160)

Charging System Wiring Insufficient for Current

Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2014 Elgin Eagle 4MF, and Road Wizard 4MW street sweepers manufactured October 3, 2014, to November 26, 2014. Due to the routing, the battery and the alternator wires may conduct higher current than designed, resulting in wire failure and charging system loss.

NHTSA ID: 14V813000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

The excessive current may result in melted wires and an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Elgin has notified owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the affected wiring, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0160.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 22, 2014

(Campaign #: SB-0148)

Hydraulic Oil Cooler Wiring Harness

Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Broom Badger sweeper trucks manufactured March 1, 2013, to October 1, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a modification hydraulic oil cooler fan wiring harness. The oil cooler fan may fail and cause overheating.

NHTSA ID: 14V666000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 92

Consequence Summary:

If the oil cooler fan fails and the hydraulic system overheats, a vehicle fire could result.

Corrective Action:

Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will install a modified wiring harness that separates ground wires form the fan and sending unit, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-847-741-5370. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0148.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 63.04

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May 14, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209

Elgin Sweeper Company (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pelican street sweepers equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

NHTSA ID: 14V250000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 35

Consequence Summary:

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action:

Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early July 2014. Owners may contact Elgin at 1-847-741-5370.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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