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NHTSA Recall 06V415000: Structure

ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 263 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Elgin Road Wizard.

263
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2006
owners notified (November 9)
NHTSA campaign06V415000
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedOctober 27, 2006
Owner notificationNovember 9, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain street sweepers, the hopper pivot hinges or hopper dump cylinder mounts could crack or separate resulting in structural failure.

Safety risk

This could result in death or severe injury to people on or near the vehicle, as well as property damage.

Remedy

Elgin sweeper will install redesigned pivot and dump weld attachments free of charge. The recall began on november 9, 2006. Owners may contact elgin at 1-877-342-5374.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V415000

Make and modelModel years
Elgin Road Wizard2005, 2006
Wittke Road Wizard1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.