Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V278000 Reported April 26, 2017

Broom flap support end cap may detach

Q: What is recall 17V278000?

NHTSA recall 17V278000 was issued by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. on April 26, 2017. It addresses: Broom flap support end cap may detach. The recall affects approximately 217 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. · N/A · 217 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V278000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-0201

Manufacturer

Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

217

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 26, 2017

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Elgin sweeper company inc. (elgin) is recalling certain 2016-2017 eagle-f, broom bear-h, and road wizard street sweepers. the main broom flap support end cap may detach from the sweeper.

Safety Consequence

If the main broom flap support end cap detaches from the sweeper, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Elgin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main broom flap support end cap with a newly designed part, free of charge. the recall began on may 11, 2017. owners may contact elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. elgin's number for this recall is sb-0201.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V278000 or campaign SB-0201.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V278000

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

What is recall 17V278000?

NHTSA recall 17V278000 was issued by Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. on April 26, 2017. It addresses: Broom flap support end cap may detach. The recall affects approximately 217 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V278000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-0201. 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.