Elgin Pelican Vehicles Recall for Battery Fire Risk
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Elgin Sweeper Company is recalling 2024-2026 Pelican vehicles due to high voltage battery packs that may fail and overheat.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 2, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Elgin Sweeper Company is recalling certain 2024-2026 Pelican vehicles equipped with Samsung SDI high voltage battery packs. The high voltage batteries may fail.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 21 units of 2024-2026 Elgin Pelican vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V404000 and the Elgin Sweeper Company recall number is 26E009.
What You Should Do
Dealers will install battery monitoring software free of charge. The remedy is currently under development and the manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.
Why This Matters
The defective batteries may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V404000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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