Schwarze recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Schwarze Industries, Inc. (Schwarze) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A7 Tornado, A8 Twister, A9 Monsoon, and M6 Avalanche street sweepers. The air brake systems on these vehicles may have been manufactured with the wrong fittings, causing the brake lines to leak air, possibly resulting in the vehicle stopping unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What could happen
If the brakes apply and the vehicle stops unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Schwarze will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air brake line fittings, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Schwarze customer service at 1-800-879-7934.
Vehicles covered
- Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper 2013–2017
- Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper 2013–2017
- Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper 2013–2017
- Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep 2013–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V214000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Schwarze Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 129
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 29, 2013 to Mar 10, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- airbrake upgrade kit
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Schwarze recall: Equipment Oct 18, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.