NHTSA Recall 21V816000: Equipment
Schwarze Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 547 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Schwarze M6 Avalanche Cng.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V816000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | October 18, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 21V816000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Schwarze M6 Avalanche Cng | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.