1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900
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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Vehicle speed control
Vehicle description: navistar models 4700 and 4900 street sweepers equipped with dualized steering and vehicle cruise control. Improper wiring near the vehicle steering wheels will cause the cruise control to stay engaged after depressing the foot brake pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the wiring to the cruise control.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On the caterpillar hydraulic excavator such as 330 and 345 series and 325 series we see inside the driver cab the shade for the sun roof window will hit the drivers fingers very hard when the driver o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2007 · Visibility
Compare Elgin Navistar 4900 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Elgin Navistar 4900 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Elgin Navistar 4900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Elgin Navistar 4900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Elgin Navistar 4900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Elgin Navistar 4900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Elgin Navistar 4900 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900
How do I know if my 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 00V003000).
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.
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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.