SCHWARZE A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V214000

Make Model Year
SCHWARZE A7 TORNADO STREET SWEEPER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-13 2017-03-28 2017-03-30

Production Dates: 2013-11-29 - 2017-03-10

Manufacturers Involved: Schwarze Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: airbrake upgrade kit

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 129

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

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."

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.

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.