2006–2008 Elgin Broom Bear recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The exhaust temperature could ignite the debris. Personnel near the street sweeper could be injured or property damage could occur.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 08V038000
- Manufacturer
- ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 66
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Owner phone
- 1-877-342-5374
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 1, 2008
- Built
- Jun 1, 2006 – Jan 15, 2008
- 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.