Vehicle recall 17V278000 · April 26, 2017
Elgin Broom Bear, Eagle and 1 more model
The main broom flap support end cap may detach from the sweeper.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Eagle-F, Broom Bear-H, and Road Wizard street sweepers. The main broom flap support end cap may detach from the sweeper.
- Consequence
- If the main broom flap support end cap detaches from the sweeper, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main broom flap support end cap with a newly designed part, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0201.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V278000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2017
- Filed by
- Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-0201
- Owner notification
- May 11, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 217
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Elgin Eagle (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Elgin Road Wizard (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
Has your Elgin been repaired?
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