Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ELGIN
Model Of Vehicle
WHIRLWIND
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V413000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company
Start Of Manufacture
20071001
End Of Manufacture
20080630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
49
Date Owners Notified
20080825
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080820