Recall 17V214 affects 129 2013-2017 Schwarze street sweepers with wrong air brake fittings causing air leaks and unexpected stops. Repair is free at Schwarze dealers.
Schwarze is recalling 129 2013-2017 A7 Tornado Street Sweeper, A8 Twister Street Sweeper, A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper, and M6 Avalanche Street Sweep vehicles because the air brake systems were built with the wrong fittings. Air leaks can make the brakes apply and stop the vehicle unexpectedly, which increases crash risk; Schwarze dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air brake system on these Schwarze street sweepers uses compressed air to apply and release the brakes. Fittings and tees connect the air lines and route pressure to parts such as the parking brake pressure switch. Those fittings have to seal tightly because the brake system depends on steady air pressure.
On affected 2013-2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper, A8 Twister Street Sweeper, A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper, and M6 Avalanche Street Sweep models, the parking brake air line was built with an incorrect non-DOT run tee used to adapt a pressure switch. That fitting is the wrong style for the brake air line, so it does not seal the way the air brake system requires. Air leaks at that connection reduce pressure, and the sweeper can stop unexpectedly.
The warning sign is brake line leakage. An owner or operator can notice escaping air near the brake line or find the leak during inspection.
Who's affected?
Spans 4 Schwarze street sweeper models across 5 model years, all tied to the brake system.
| 2014 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep | brake system |
| 2014 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep | brake system |
| 2016 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2015 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2017 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep | brake system |
| 2014 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2016 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2013 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2015 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2013 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2015 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep | brake system |
| 2013 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2017 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2016 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2015 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2016 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep | brake system |
| 2014 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper | brake system |
| 2017 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper | brake system |
| Units affected | 129 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Brake line leakage can let the brakes apply and stop the sweeper unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Treat any brake line leak or unexpected braking as a reason to stop using the vehicle and arrange service. Repair is free at any franchised Schwarze dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper, A8 Twister Street Sweeper, A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper, or M6 Avalanche Street Sweep is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Schwarze dealer to schedule the free air-brake-fitting replacement that stops the brake lines from leaking air.
- Reference recall number 17V214 when you call, and ask whether the sweeper needs inspection before it returns to service.
- Bring the recall notice if Schwarze mailed one, plus any service records for recent air-brake work.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra room to stop and take the sweeper out of service if the brakes apply unexpectedly.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Schwarze technician replaces the incompatible air brake line fittings that allow the air brake lines to leak. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Schwarze's reimbursement notice covers owners who paid out of pocket for a previous related repair. Keep invoices, receipts, and work orders together, then contact Schwarze customer service or bring the paperwork to the service desk so the claim can be reviewed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 28, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 17, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| April 17, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 18, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V214?
Recall 17V214 covers 129 2013-2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado, A8 Twister, A9 Monsoon, and M6 Avalanche street sweepers with incompatible air brake line fittings. The fittings can let brake lines leak air, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013-2017 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper, M6 Avalanche Street Sweep, A7 Tornado Street Sweeper, or A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific sweeper is included in recall 17V214. If it is, contact a Schwarze dealer or Schwarze customer service at 1-800-879-7934 to arrange replacement of the incompatible air brake line fittings. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Schwarze's remedy says dealers will replace the incompatible air brake line fittings free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected stopping from the air brake system. If the wrong fittings allow the brake lines to leak air, the brakes can apply and the sweeper can stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
What if I bought this Schwarze street sweeper used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Schwarze sweeper is included, then reference recall 17V214 when you contact a Schwarze dealer or customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V214000 |
|---|---|
| Schwarze customer service | 1-800-879-7934 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V214 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V214000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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