Recall 15V380 covers 66 2009-2015 Elgin Megawind-Mx street sweepers because boom mounting pins can lose retainers. Repair is free at any franchised Elgin dealer.
Elgin is recalling 66 2009-2015 Megawind-Mx street sweepers because boom mounting pins can lose their retaining pins, letting the mounting pins move out of position. When that happens, the boom is at risk of detaching from the truck, increasing crash or injury risk, and the Elgin dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The boom on a 2009-2015 Elgin Megawind-Mx street sweeper is the moving assembly that supports sweeping equipment during operation. Its mounting pins work like heavy hinge pins: they hold the boom in its designed position while still allowing the boom assembly to move as intended. Small retaining pins keep those larger mounting pins from sliding out of place.
On affected sweepers, the retaining pins for the boom mounting pins can be lost. Once a retaining pin is gone, the larger mounting pin is no longer locked in position. Vibration and normal boom movement can let the mounting pin walk out of place, which lets the boom shift instead of staying secured.
Operators or maintenance staff should look for missing retainer pins and any visible movement of the boom mounting pin. Those are the warning signs before the boom mounting hardware moves far enough to leave the boom unsecured.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 model years for the Megawind-Mx, all tied to the same Equipment component.
| 2015 Elgin Megawind-Mx | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2010 Elgin Megawind-Mx | Equipment |
| 2013 Elgin Megawind-Mx | Equipment |
| 2014 Elgin Megawind-Mx | Equipment |
| 2009 Elgin Megawind-Mx | Equipment |
| 2011 Elgin Megawind-Mx | Equipment |
| 2012 Elgin Megawind-Mx | Equipment |
| Units affected | 66 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the mounting pin moves out of position, the boom can detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury. Watch for missing retainer pins or visible mounting pin movement, and stop using the boom until a dealer inspects it. Repair will be free at any franchised Elgin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2015 Elgin Megawind-Mx is included in this recall.
- Watch for Elgin's owner notice before scheduling recall service.
- Contact a franchised Elgin dealer or Elgin customer service to confirm repair timing for the free mounting-pin and retainer repair that keeps the sweeper boom secured.
- Bring the recall notice if Elgin mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V380 when you call.
- Keep the boom out of service until the mounting pins and retainers are inspected and replaced.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not open yet. Once available, an Elgin technician will inspect the boom mounting pins and retainers, then replace the mounting pins and retainers with revised mounting pins where needed. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Elgin has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related repair before recall service opened. Keep prior repair paperwork and ask Elgin customer service how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 16, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 31, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V380?
Recall 15V380 covers 66 2009-2015 Elgin Megawind-Mx street sweepers with boom mounting pins that can lose their retaining pins. If a mounting pin moves out of position, the boom detachment risk increases. Elgin dealers inspect and replace the mounting pins and retainers for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2015 Elgin Megawind-Mx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific sweeper is included in recall 15V380. If it is, contact an Elgin dealer or Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374 to arrange the mounting-pin inspection and replacement. Reference recall number SB-0167 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Elgin dealers inspect the boom mounting pins and replace the mounting pins and retainers with revised parts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is boom movement or detachment if a mounting pin shifts out of position. That can increase the risk of a crash or personal injury around the street sweeper. Until the repair is complete, have the boom mounting hardware inspected by the dealer.
What if I bought this Elgin Megawind-Mx used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2009-2015 Elgin Megawind-Mx is included, then contact an Elgin dealer or Elgin customer service with recall number SB-0167.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V380000 |
|---|---|
| Elgin customer service | 1-877-342-5374 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V380 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V380000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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