Defect Description For Recall
Elgin Sweeper Company (Elgin) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Pelican Street Sweepers Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
ELGIN
Model Of Vehicle
PELICAN
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V250000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Elgin Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Seat Belt Buckle, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In Early July 2014. Owners May Contact Elgin At 1-847-741-5370.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
20140707
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140514