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2016–2017 Elgin Broom Bear, 2016–2017 Elgin Eagle, 2016–2017 Elgin Road Wizard Recall: Main broom flap support end cap may detach from the sweeper

NHTSA campaign 17V278000 · Equipment · filed Apr 26, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
217
Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began May 11, 2017

The defect

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.

The risk

If the main broom flap support end cap detaches from the sweeper, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V278000 (manufacturer number SB-0201). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.