Does the 2008 Elgin Whirlwind have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Elgin Whirlwind recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Elgin dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Elgin Whirlwind?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Elgin Whirlwind recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Elgin Whirlwind. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Elgin been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Elgin dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Elgin Whirlwind recalls, newest first

August 20, 2008NHTSA 08V41300049 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

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: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Elgin Whirlwind were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Elgin Whirlwind have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Elgin Whirlwind recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Elgin dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Elgin Whirlwind?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.