Vehicle recall 10V350000 · July 29, 2010

2007-2010 Elgin Broom Bear

The chassis suspension rear control arms and tower may not have been properly welded to specification.

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

Summary: Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 broom bear street sweepers, mounted in international 4300 chassis only, manufactured from may 2007 through March 2010. The chassis suspension rear control arms and tower may not have been properly welded to specification.
Consequence: The welds can crack causing the control arms or tower to separate from the axle. Should this occur while the vehicle is motion, the operator can loose steering control possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Elgin sweeper will notify owners and repairs will be performed by certified welders free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2010. Owners may contact elgin service department at 1-877-342-5374.
Notes: Owners 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: 10V350000
Reported to NHTSA: July 29, 2010
Filed by: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
Owner notification: August 16, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 52
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension

Recall 10V350000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

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