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Vehicle recall 11V268000 · May 5, 2011

2010-2011 Elgin Megawind-MX

Under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speed, the fans may fail and the fan blades could separate from the base of the fan and the blades or debris from the…

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 model 2010-2011 megawind sweepers with tier- III john deere auxiliary engines manufactured from February 2010 through April 2011. Under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speed, the fans may fail and the fan blades could separate from the base of the fan and the blades or debris from the blades could leave the fan housing.
Consequence
Small pieces of fan debris could exit the vehicle in 2 openings in the exterior of the vehicle. A person performing a repair could be injured.
Remedy
Elgin sweeper will notify owners and install a new radiator fan on a belt-driven pulley and new mounting hardware. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 30, 2011. Owners may contact elgin customer service department at 1-877-342-5374.
Notes
Customers may 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
11V268000
Reported to NHTSA
May 5, 2011
Filed by
ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
Owner notification
May 30, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
19
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Recall 11V268000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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