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SevereNHTSA·17V214000·Announced 2017-03-28

Schwarze Street Sweepers Recalled for Air Brake Line Fitting Defect

Schwarze is recalling 2013-2017 street sweepers because incorrect air brake fittings may cause air leaks and unexpected vehicle stops.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air brake system that can cause unexpected stops and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Schwarze Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2017 A7 Tornado, A8 Twister, A9 Monsoon, and M6 Avalanche street sweepers. The recall involves 129 vehicles. The air brake systems on these vehicles may have been manufactured with the wrong fittings, causing the brake lines to leak air. This defect may result in the vehicle stopping unexpectedly and fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

If the brakes apply and the vehicle stops unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SCHWARZE A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER, M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP, A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER, A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER
Brand
SCHWARZE
Manufacturer
Schwarze Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Street Sweepers
Hazard
Affected units
129

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER
  • M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP
  • A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER
  • A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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