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Elgin Eagle Recall 14V813: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 14V813, reported December 23, 2014, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V813Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2014 Elgin Eagle 4MF, and Road Wizard 4MW street sweepers manufactured October 3, 2014, to November 26, 2014. Due to the routing, the battery and the alternator wires may conduct higher current than designed, resulting in wire failure and charging system loss.
Risk
The excessive current may result in melted wires and an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Elgin has notified owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the affected wiring, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0160.
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.

Affected vehicles

Elgin Eagle2014
Elgin Road Wizard2014