Recall 14V813 affects 6 2014 Elgin Road Wizard and Eagle street sweepers for overloaded battery wiring. Repair is free at a franchised Elgin dealer.
Elgin is recalling 6 2014 Road Wizard and Eagle street sweepers because the battery and alternator wires are routed so they carry more current than designed. That overload can make the wires fail, shut down the charging system, melt wiring, and create an electrical short; Elgin dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On 2014 Elgin Road Wizard and Eagle street sweepers, the battery and alternator wires are part of the electrical harness. The alternator charges the battery while the engine runs, and the wiring carries that current through the sweeper's electrical system. That routing has to keep the wires protected and sized for the current they carry.
In this recall, the harness routing was not assembled to the engineering design. That routing lets the battery and alternator wires carry more current than they were designed to handle. When wiring is overloaded, it can fail, and the charging system can stop working.
The warning sign is loss of alternator charging. The sweeper can stop charging its battery while it is running, which points to the wiring problem before the charging system is lost.
Who's affected?
Covers both Road Wizard and Eagle sweepers from the 2014 model year, both tied to the electrical system.
| 2014 Elgin Road Wizard | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2014 Elgin Eagle | electrical system |
| Units affected | 6 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessive current in the affected wiring can melt wires and create an electrical short, which raises the risk of a fire. A loss of alternator charging is the warning sign to take seriously. If it appears, park safely and call the dealer before using the vehicle again. Repair is free at any franchised Elgin dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Elgin Road Wizard or Eagle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Elgin dealer to schedule the free wiring repair.
- Schedule the battery and alternator wire reroute that fixes the high-current wiring path and charging system loss.
- Bring the recall notice if Elgin sent one. If not, reference recall number 14V813 when you call.
- Avoid running the sweeper longer than necessary until the wiring repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Elgin technician replaces the affected battery and alternator wiring and reroutes it so the wires are not carrying more current than designed. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Elgin has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this wiring repair before the recall work. Bring repair invoices, payment records, and any related wiring or charging system paperwork to the service desk, or contact Elgin customer service for the reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2014 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 18, 2014 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 23, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
| December 30, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V813?
Recall 14V813 covers 6 2014 Elgin Road Wizard and Eagle street sweepers with battery and alternator wiring that can carry more current than designed, causing wire failure, charging system loss, melted wires, or an electrical short. The fire risk is cited in NHTSA campaign 14V813, and Elgin dealers replace and reroute the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Elgin Road Wizard or Eagle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific street sweeper is included in recall 14V813. If it is included, contact an Elgin dealer to schedule the wiring replacement and rerouting. Reference recall 14V813 and Elgin recall SB-0160 when you call. Elgin customer service is available at 1-877-342-5374.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Elgin dealers will replace and reroute the affected wiring free of charge. The remedy for recall 14V813 has been available since the recall began on December 30, 2014.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The battery and alternator wires can carry excessive current, which can melt the wires and create an electrical short. NHTSA campaign 14V813 cites that fire risk, and the repair path is to have an Elgin dealer replace and reroute the affected wiring for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V813000 |
|---|---|
| Elgin customer service | 1-877-342-5374 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V813 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V813000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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