NHTSA Recall 21V00G000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
Alamo Group Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Schwarze A7 Cng Street Sweeper.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V00G000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | December 22, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V00G000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Schwarze A7 Cng Street Sweeper | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Schwarze A8 Cng Street Sweeper | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Schwarze A9 Cng Street Sweeper | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.