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Campaign 18V865 Posted December 5, 2018 1,230 units

2015-2018 Elgin Sweepers Recall 18V865: Air Brake T-Fitting

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 18V865 covers 1,230 2015-2018 Elgin street sweepers for air-brake T-fitting failure and unexpected parking-brake application. Repair is free at Elgin dealers.

Elgin is recalling 1,230 2015-2018 Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Whirlwind street sweepers because a T-fitting in the air brake system can fail and leak air. If the parking brake applies unexpectedly, crash risk increases; Elgin dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The air brake system on 2015-2018 Elgin Whirlwind, Broom Bear, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Crosswind street sweepers uses compressed air to control braking. A T-fitting is a small connector that joins air lines and lets air pressure move through the brake system. The parking brake depends on that air pressure staying in the system.

On affected sweepers, the installed T-fitting is a composite part instead of the correct brass fitting. Elgin found that the composite fitting does not meet its engineering standard and can fail where the air line attaches. When that connection fails, air leaks out and the parking brake can apply unexpectedly.

Before failure, an operator can notice air loss or hear the air compressor cycling more often than normal. Those signs mean the brake system is trying to replace pressure that is escaping from the air lines.

Who's affected?

Covers Whirlwind, Broom Bear, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Crosswind across 2015-2018, all tied to the brake system.

2015 Elgin Whirlwind brake system
2015 Elgin Broom Bear brake system
2017 Elgin Broom Bear brake system
2018 Elgin Whirlwind brake system
2015 Elgin Eagle brake system
Units affected1,230
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date.

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?

An unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash. Treat air loss or frequent air-compressor operation as a warning sign. Slow down, park safely, and contact an Elgin dealer for inspection before returning the sweeper to regular service. Repair is free at any franchised Elgin dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2018 Elgin Whirlwind, Broom Bear, Eagle, Road Wizard, or Crosswind street sweeper is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Elgin dealer to schedule the free air-brake T-fitting inspection and replacement for the leak that can apply the parking brake unexpectedly.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Elgin mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V865 when you call.
  4. Limit use until the repair is complete, and leave extra stopping distance if the sweeper has to be driven.
  5. Call Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374 with questions about the free repair.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Elgin technician inspects the street sweeper air brake system and replaces any affected T-fittings as needed. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. If you already paid for a related T-fitting or air brake repair before the recall work, Elgin has a general reimbursement plan on file. Contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374 and ask what paperwork is needed for a claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

December 5, 2018 NHTSA published the recall
February 27, 2019 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V865?

Recall 18V865 covers 1,230 2015-2018 Elgin Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, and Whirlwind street sweepers with an air-brake T-fitting that can fail and leak air. If that happens, the parking brake can apply unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Elgin dealers inspect the sweepers and replace the T-fittings for free.

What should I do if my 2015-2018 Elgin Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Road Wizard, or Whirlwind is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific street sweeper is included in recall 18V865. If it is, contact an Elgin dealer or Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374 to schedule the air-brake T-fitting inspection and replacement. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Elgin dealers inspect the street sweepers and replace the affected T-fittings free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is unexpected parking-brake application. The air-brake T-fitting can fail and leak air, which can cause the parking brake to apply without warning while the street sweeper is in use. That increases the risk of a crash. Check your VIN before scheduling service.

When did the Elgin recall repair become available?

The recall repair began February 27, 2019. Since that date is in the past, owners can contact an Elgin dealer or Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374 to arrange the inspection and any needed T-fitting replacement.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V865000
Elgin customer service1-877-342-5374
NHTSA recall #18V865
NHTSA recall # (full)18V865000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →