2013–2017 Schwarze A7 Tornado Street Sweeper, 2013–2017 Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper, 2013–2017 Schwarze A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper and 1 other model Recall: Air brake systems on these vehicles may have been manufactured with the…
NHTSA campaign 17V214000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Mar 28, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
If the brakes apply and the vehicle stops unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V214000 (manufacturer number airbrake upgrade kit). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.