Schwarze Industries, Inc. recalls 2012–2020 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep, M6 Avalanche Cng

Recall date

October 18, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

21V816000

Brand / firm

Schwarze

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 547 units

Why it was recalled

Unintentional activation of the switch box can advance the conveyor, presenting a crushing hazard between the conveyor and hopper, and increasing the risk of injury or death.

What was recalled

Schwarze Industries, Inc. (Schwarze) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Avalanche M6TE, M6SE, and M6SE CNG street sweepers. The outside switch box that controls the position of the conveyor may activate unintentionally while the vehicle is running.

What to do

Dealers will install a kit containing an outside switch guard and two crushing hazard warning decals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Schwarze's customer service at 1-800-879-7934.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.