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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain Fontaine-modified 2020-2023 Elgin Crosswind 1 and Elgin Whirlwind 1 sweepers built on Peterbilt 220 chassis. The engine air compressor stainless steel braided supply line may rub through the oil suction tube running from the Variable Power Divider (VPD) sump to the hydrostatic pump, causing the pump to fail.
- Risk
- Hydrostatic pump failure can cause a loss of power, limiting vehicle speed, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Fontaine will provide remedy instructions to Elgin Sweeper Company dealers to reroute the air line and inspect and repair any damage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2022. Owners may contact Fontaine's customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2020-2023 Elgin Crosswind 1 sweepers built on Peterbilt 220 chassis, the stainless steel braided supply line for the engine air compressor can rub against the oil suction tube that runs from the Variable Power Divider sump to the hydrostatic pump. Over time this rubbing can wear through the tube and cause the hydrostatic pump to fail.
Pump failure can cause a loss of power that limits the vehicle's speed, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246 or take it to an authorized Elgin Sweeper Company dealer. The repair is free: the dealer will reroute the air line and inspect and repair any damage. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2022. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Elgin Sweeper Crosswind 1 (Pb 220) | 2020202120222023 |
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