Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V268000 Reported May 5, 2011

Radiator fan

Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V268000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
19
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 5, 2011

Defect Summary

Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year model 2010-2011 megawind sweepers with tier- iii john deere auxiliary engines manufactured from february 2010 through april 2011. under heavy operating conditions and high auxiliary engine speed, the fans may fail and the fan blades could separate from the base of the fan and the blades or debris from the blades could leave the fan housing.

Safety Consequence

Small pieces of fan debris could exit the vehicle in 2 openings in the exterior of the vehicle. a person performing a repair could be injured.

Corrective Action

Elgin sweeper will notify owners and install a new radiator fan on a belt-driven pulley and new mounting hardware. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 30, 2011. owners may contact elgin customer service department at 1-877-342-5374.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V268000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V268000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V268000?

NHTSA recall 11V268000 was issued by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. on May 5, 2011. It addresses: Radiator fan. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V268000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.