How many recalls does the 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep have?

The 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep has an open recall?

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2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 676 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 21V816000 2021-10-18 547 affected

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.

Consequence

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 17V214000 2017-03-28 129 affected

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…

Consequence

If the brakes apply and the vehicle stops unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.