Vehicle recall 06V415000 · October 27, 2006
Wittke Road Wizard and Elgin Road Wizard
On certain street sweepers, the hopper pivot hinges or hopper dump cylinder mounts could crack or separate resulting in structural failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain street sweepers, the hopper pivot hinges or hopper dump cylinder mounts could crack or separate resulting in structural failure.
- Consequence
- This could result in death or severe injury to people on or near the vehicle, as well as property damage.
- Remedy
- Elgin sweeper will install redesigned pivot and dump weld attachments free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2006. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V415000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 2006
- Filed by
- ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 9, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 263
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Elgin Road Wizard (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Wittke Road Wizard (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Has your Elgin been repaired?
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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.