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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V413📅 Aug 20, 2008

2007–2008 Elgin Whirlwind recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Elgin is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 Whirlwind street sweepers with tier III john deere auxiliary engines. The auxiliary engine radiator fan is mounted to the crankshaft of the engine. Under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speeds, the radiator fan blades CAN separate from the fan hub. If this condition occurs, fan blades or debris from the failed fan blades CAN leave the fan housing on the passenger side of the sweeper.

💥 The risk

If the radiator fan blades separate, persons who service the sweeper or wo are near the street sweeper could be injured and/or property damage could occur.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a new radiator fan that has thicker fan blades and a non-segmented fan base will be installed free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 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
08V413000
Manufacturer
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
Vehicles affected
49
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Owner phone
1-877-342-5374
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 25, 2008
Built
Oct 1, 2007 – Jun 30, 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V413 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V413?

2007–2008 Elgin Whirlwind. 49 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Elgin dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-342-5374.