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Recall

Elgin Whirlwind — 08V413000

NHTSA ID
08V413000
Make
Elgin
Model
Whirlwind
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2008-08-20
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Units Affected
49
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Elgin Whirlwind
Model Years: 2007

2007 Elgin Whirlwind