Defect Investigation Detail
ELGIN / WHIRLWIND II / 1985
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE89120 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: ELGIN |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: WHIRLWIND II | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1985 |
| Component Name: STEERING | Manufacturer's Name: Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. |
| Date Opened: Apr, 27 1989 | Date Closed: Jun, 08 1989 |
| Subject: STEERING LOCKUP | Summary: Summary:former elgin design engineer reports misapplication of thesteering box on the subject sweepers results in steering lockup.he alleges two accidents have occurred.a repair campaign was performedon the fleet belonging to the city of baltimore.none of the other unitssold throughout the nation have been repaired, nor have their ownersbeen notified.=== |