2014 Elgin Eagle, 2014 Elgin Road Wizard Recall: Due to the routing, the battery and the alternator wires may conduct…
NHTSA campaign 14V813000 · Electrical System · filed Dec 23, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. (Elgin) is recalling certain model year 2014 Elgin Eagle 4MF, and Road Wizard 4MW street sweepers manufactured October 3, 2014, to November 26, 2014. Due to the routing, the battery and the alternator wires may conduct higher current than designed, resulting in wire failure and charging system loss.
The risk
The excessive current may result in melted wires and an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Elgin has notified owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the affected wiring, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact Elgin customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Elgin's number for this recall is SB-0160.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V813000 (manufacturer number SB-0160). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.