Report Date
Mar 28, 2017
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Affected Vehicles
20

Defect Description

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."

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Safety Consequence

If the brakes apply and the vehicle stops unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 SCHWARZE A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER
2013 SCHWARZE A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER
2013 SCHWARZE A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER
2013 SCHWARZE M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP
2014 SCHWARZE A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER
2014 SCHWARZE A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER
2014 SCHWARZE A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER
2014 SCHWARZE M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP
2015 SCHWARZE A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER
2015 SCHWARZE A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER
2015 SCHWARZE A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER
2015 SCHWARZE M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP
2016 SCHWARZE A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER
2016 SCHWARZE A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER
2016 SCHWARZE A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER
2016 SCHWARZE M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP
2017 SCHWARZE A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER
2017 SCHWARZE A8 TWISTER STREET SWEEPER
2017 SCHWARZE A9 MONSOON STREET SWEEPER
2017 SCHWARZE M6 AVALANCHE STREET SWEEP

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.