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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V268📅 May 5, 2011

2010–2011 Elgin MEGAWIND-MX recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year model 2010-2011 megawind sweepers with tier- III john deere auxiliary engines manufactured from february 2010 through april 2011. Under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speed, the fans may fail and the fan blades could separate from the base of the fan and the blades or debris from the blades could leave the fan housing.

💥 The risk

Small pieces of fan debris could exit the vehicle in 2 openings in the exterior of the vehicle. A person performing a repair could be injured.

🔧 The fix

Elgin sweeper will notify owners and install a new radiator fan on a belt-driven pulley and new mounting hardware. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 30, 2011. Owners may contact elgin customer 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
11V268000
Manufacturer
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
Vehicles affected
19
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Owner phone
1-877-342-5374
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 30, 2011
Built
Feb 1, 2010 – Apr 30, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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 11V268 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 11V268?

2010–2011 Elgin MEGAWIND-MX. 19 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.