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Recalls for 2008 Elgin Whirlwind

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Just Walk!

It was a clean sweep this week having completed our 8 mile+ trek!
Wx:
Sky: Mostly cloudy
Temp: 46F
Windchill: 29F
Wind: 19 mph
Wind Gust: 24 mph
A very brisk springtime morning with the appropriate gear in place including a toque!

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN


Posted on: 2008-08-20
Description
Elgin is recalling 49 my 2007-2008 whirlwind street sweepers with tier iii john deere auxiliary engines.  The auxiliary engine radiator fan is mounted to the crankshaft of the engine.  Under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speeds, the radiator fan blades can separate from the fan hub.  If this condition occurs, fan blades or debris from the failed fan blades can leave the fan housing on the passenger side of the sweeper.

Consequence
If the radiator fan blades separate, persons who service the sweeper or wo are near the street sweeper could be injured and/or property damage could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new radiator fan that has thicker fan blades and a non-segmented fan base will be installed free of charge.  The recall began on august 25, 2008.  Owners may contact elgin at 1-877-342-5374.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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