Recall 21V816000: 2012–2020 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG, 2012–2020 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 18, 2021
Vehicles affected
547
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Schwarze Industries, Inc. (Schwarze) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Avalanche M6TE, M6SE, and M6SE CNG street sweepers. The outside switch box that controls the position of the conveyor may activate unintentionally while the vehicle is running.

The risk

Unintentional activation of the switch box can advance the conveyor, presenting a crushing hazard between the conveyor and hopper, and increasing the risk of injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will install a kit containing an outside switch guard and two crushing hazard warning decals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Schwarze's 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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2014 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2015 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2016 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2017 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2018 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2019 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2020 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG
  • 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
  • 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
  • 2018 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
  • 2019 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep
  • 2020 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep

Details

NHTSA campaign
21V816000
Manufacturer
Schwarze Industries, Inc.
Owner letters
Nov 23, 2021
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

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