Bissell Handle Assembly for CrossWave Uprights 4109, 4111, 4163, 4223, 4157

This handle assembly, part 164-8285, serves as the upper handle and steering grip across a wider range of Bissell CrossWave uprights than the standard model's handle, covering several closely related CrossWave series in one part number.

Bissell lists it for the 4109, 4111A, 4157, 4163, 4163F, 4163G and 4223. As with any upright handle, the joint where it meets the machine body is the point under the most repeated stress from pushing, steering, and reclining. Over time that joint can crack or develop play, and the grip surface itself can wear smooth from regular use, both of which make the machine feel loose or harder to steer than it should.

• Part: 164-8285 handle assembly
• Fits: Bissell CrossWave uprights, models 4109, 4111A, 4157, 4163, 4163F, 4163G and 4223
• Replace when: the base of the handle has cracked, or the upper section no longer feels solid under a push

Match your exact model number against the list above before ordering, since CrossWave handles vary by series.

If the grip has simply worn smooth but the joint still feels solid, the problem may be cosmetic rather than structural, and a full handle assembly may be more than you need.