2000–2004 Wittke Road Wizard & 2005–2006 Elgin Road Wizard recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain street sweepers, the hopper pivot hinges or hopper dump cylinder mounts could crack or separate resulting in structural failure.
💥 The risk
This could result in death or severe injury to people on or near the vehicle, as well as property damage.
🔧 The fix
Elgin sweeper will install redesigned pivot and dump weld attachments free of charge. The recall began on november 9, 2006. Owners may contact elgin at 1-877-342-5374.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V415000
- Manufacturer
- ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 263
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-877-342-5374
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 9, 2006
- Built
- Jan 1, 1999 – Jan 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.