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NHTSARecalled Dec 23, 2014 · #14V813000

Charging System Wiring Insufficient for Current

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Vehicle safety defect

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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. The excessive current may result in melted wires and an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Charging System Wiring Insufficient for Current
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Model numbers
2014 Elgin
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice