2007–2010 Elgin Broom Bear recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 Broom Bear street sweepers, mounted in international 4300 chassis only, manufactured from may 2007 through march 2010. The chassis suspension rear control arms and tower may not have been properly welded to specification.
💥 The risk
The welds CAN crack causing the control arms or tower to separate from the axle. Should this occur while the vehicle is motion, the operator CAN loose steering control possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Elgin sweeper will notify owners and repairs will be performed by certified welders free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact elgin service department 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
- 10V350000
- Manufacturer
- ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 52
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Owner phone
- 1-877-342-5374
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 16, 2010
- Built
- May 1, 2007 – Mar 31, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .