1997 ELGIN NAVISTAR 4900 RECALL - #00V003000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NAVISTAR MODELS 4700 AND 4900 STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH DUALIZED STEERING AND VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL. IMPROPER WIRING NEAR THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEELS WILL CAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO STAY ENGAGED AFTER DEPRESSING THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 ELGIN NAVISTAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/24/1994 - 10/28/1999 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/2000 |
| Influenced by |
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/1/2000 |
| # Affected |
40 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NAVISTAR MODELS 4700 AND 4900 STREET SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH DUALIZED STEERING AND VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL. IMPROPER WIRING NEAR THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEELS WILL CAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO STAY ENGAGED AFTER DEPRESSING THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL. |
| Consequences |
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE OPERATOR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WIRING TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELGIN SWEEPER AT 1-877-342-5374.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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