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2015 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2015 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG 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 2015 Schwarze M6 Avalanche CNG. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #21V816000Reported October 18, 2021 · Schwarze Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 547 vehicles
Defect description
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 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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