Elgin Whirlwind
Model Whirlwind made by Elgin got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V413000 | ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY | from 10/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 49 | 08/25/2008 | MFR | ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY | 08/20/2008 | 08/20/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||