Recall 17V214000: 2013–2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper, 2013–2017 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper, 2013–2017 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 28, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 129
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper
- 2014 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper
- 2015 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper
- 2016 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper
- 2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper
- 2013 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper
- 2014 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper
- 2015 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper
- 2016 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper
- 2017 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper
- 2013 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper
- 2014 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper
- 2015 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper
- 2016 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper
- 2017 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper
- 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
- 2014 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
- 2015 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
- 2016 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
- 2017 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V214000
- Manufacturer campaign
- airbrake upgrade kit
- Manufacturer
- Schwarze Industries, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 13, 2017
- Components
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology