Elgin Broom Bear recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Elgin Broom Bear, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Dec 5, 2018Crash risk2015–2018 Elgin Broom Bear, 2015–2018 Elgin Crosswind, 2015–2018 Elgin Eagle and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Elgin Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Whirl Wind street sweepers. The T-fitting installed on the air brake system may fail, causing air to leak, potentially resulting in the parking brake applying unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 106, "Brake Hoses."
18V865000 · 1K units · Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
- Apr 26, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Elgin Broom Bear, 2016–2017 Elgin Eagle, 2016–2017 Elgin Road Wizard — Equipment
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.
17V278000 · 217 units · Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
- Jul 29, 2010Crash risk2007–2010 Elgin Broom Bear — Suspension
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.
10V350000 · 52 units · ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Elgin Broom Bear — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN SWEEPERS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG), SWEEPING DEBRIS MAY BUILD UP IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE AND IN THE EXHAUST DISCHARGE PIPE. UNDER HEAVY SWEEPING CONDITIONS, THE CNG EXHAUST TEMPERATURES CAN EXCEED 800 DEGREES.
08V038000 · 66 units · ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY