ELGIN 2015 ELGIN BROOM BEAR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 ELGIN BROOM BEAR
Brand
ELGIN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. is recalling certain 2015 ELGIN BROOM BEAR vehicles due to service brakes, air issues. If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the street sweepers and replace the T-fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026