Vehicle recall 08V038000 · January 28, 2008
2006-2008 Elgin Broom Bear
On certain sweepers equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG), sweeping debris may build up in front of the rear axle and in the exhaust discharge pipe.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sweepers equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG), sweeping debris may build up in front of the rear axle and in the exhaust discharge pipe. Under heavy sweeping conditions, the CNG exhaust temperatures can exceed 800 degrees.
- Consequence
- The exhaust temperature could ignite the debris. Personnel near the street sweeper could be injured or property damage could occur.
- Remedy
- Elgin will install a new exhaust system in these vehicles that will redirect the exhaust discharge away from the elevator system and debris. The recall began on February 1, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2008
- Filed by
- ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 1, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Elgin Broom Bear (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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