The problem
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.
The risk
The brake pedal may not deactivate the cruise control, increasing the risk of loss of control by the operator.
The fix
Dealers will correct the wiring to the cruise control.
Contacts
Owner notification began february 1, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact elgin sweeper at 1-877-342-5374. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Elgin dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V003000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.