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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V214📅 Mar 30, 2017

2013–2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper & 2013–2017 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V214000
Manufacturer recall #
airbrake upgrade kit
Manufacturer
Schwarze Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
129
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Owner phone
1-800-879-7934
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 13, 2017
Built
Nov 29, 2013 – Mar 10, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V214 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V214?

2013–2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper & 2013–2017 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper + 2 more. 129 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Schwarze dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-879-7934.