Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ELGIN
Model Of Vehicle
MEGAWIND-MX
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V268000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company
Start Of Manufacture
20100201
End Of Manufacture
20110430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19
Date Owners Notified
20110530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110505