Vehicle recall 08V413000 · August 20, 2008

2007-2008 Elgin Whirlwind

The auxiliary engine radiator fan is mounted to the crankshaft of the engine.

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

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.
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: 08V413000
Reported to NHTSA: August 20, 2008
Filed by: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
Owner notification: August 25, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 49
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Recall 08V413000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Elgin Whirlwind (2007-2008): 2008, 2007

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