2014 ELGIN EAGLE RECALL - #14V813000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2014 Elgin Eagle 4MF, and Road Wizard 4MW street sweepers manufactured October 3, 2014, to November 26, 2014. Due to the routing, the battery and the alternator wires may conduct higher current than designed, resulting in wire failure and charging system loss.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 ELGIN EAGLE |
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| Manufacturer |
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/3/2014 - 11/26/2014 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/30/2014 |
| # Affected |
6 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2014 Elgin Eagle 4MF, and Road Wizard 4MW street sweepers manufactured October 3, 2014, to November 26, 2014. Due to the routing, the battery and the alternator wires may conduct higher current than designed, resulting in wire failure and charging system loss. |
| Consequences |
The excessive current may result in melted wires and an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Elgin has notified owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the affected wiring, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0160. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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