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2012 Schwarze A8 CNG Street Sweeper Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Schwarze A8 CNG Street Sweeper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Schwarze dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Schwarze A8 CNG Street Sweeper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #21V00G000Reported December 22, 2021 · Alamo Group Inc.
Potentially affected: 31 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
Debris against the exhaust system increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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