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Elgin sweeper
Official notice
14 Feb 2011
Last checked
14 Feb 2011
An official Health Canada notice concerns Elgin sweeper. On certain vehicles that were modified with dual steering controls for use as street sweepers, the brake re-certification was not performed after the modification for the dual steering system. The operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance, which could lead to a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a brake timing kit. Published 2011-02-14.
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Recall number
71905
Official notice
2011-02-14
The hazard
The hazard
On certain vehicles that were modified with dual steering controls for use as street sweepers, the brake re-certification was not performed after the modification for the dual steering system. The operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance, which could lead to a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a brake timing kit.
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Brand: Elgin Sweeper.
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