SCHWARZE A7 CNG STREET SWEEPER 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V00G000

Make Model Year
SCHWARZE A7 CNG STREET SWEEPER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-01-14 2021-12-22 2021-12-22

Manufacturers Involved: Schwarze Industries, Inc.

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Alamo Group Inc. "Alamo" is recalling certain 2012-2021 Schwarze A7 CNG, A8 CNG, and A9 CNG street sweepers mounted on Freightliner M2-112 chassis and equipped with a horizontal exhaust system. Lightweight debris, such as leaves, may build up in front of the sweeping head and accumulate against the chassis exhaust system.

Consequence

Debris against the exhaust system increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install an exhaust tailpipe extension tube, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Alamo Group customer service at 1-830-379-1480.

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.