2008 Elgin Broom Bear Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Elgin Broom Bear. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Elgin Broom Bear
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension
Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 broom bear street sweepers, mounted in international 4300 chassis only, manufactured from may 2007 through march 2010. The chassis suspension rear control arms and tower may not have been properly welded to specification.
Remedy: Elgin sweeper will notify owners and repairs will be performed by certified welders free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact elgin service department at 1-877-342-5374.
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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
On certain sweepers equipped with compressed natural gas (cng), sweeping debris may build up in front of the rear axle and in the exhaust discharge pipe. Under heavy sweeping conditions, the cng exhaust temperatures can exceed 800 degrees.
Remedy: Elgin will install a new exhaust system in these vehicles that will redirect the exhaust discharge away from the elevator system and debris. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact elgin at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Elgin Broom Bear. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Elgin Broom Bear model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Elgin Broom Bear model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2008 Elgin Broom Bear
How do I know if my 2008 Elgin Broom Bear has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Elgin Broom Bear; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Elgin dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V038000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Elgin models
- Navistar 49001 complaints
- Broom Badger0 complaints
- Crosswind0 complaints
- Crosswind J0 complaints
- Eagle0 complaints
- Megawind-Mx0 complaints
- Navistar 47000 complaints
- Pelican0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.