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."
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.