| Make : ELGIN | Model : NAVISTAR 4900 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19940524 - 19991028 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V003000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000201 | Date Received by ODI: 20000104 | Date Added to Database: 20000114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE OPERATOR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WIRING TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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