Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V816000 Reported October 18, 2021

Unintended conveyor movement/crushing hazard

Schwarze Industries, Inc. · N/A · 547 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V816000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Schwarze Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
547
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 18, 2021
Completion Rate
98.53

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Schwarze Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V816000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V816000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V816000?

NHTSA recall 21V816000 was issued by Schwarze Industries, Inc. on October 18, 2021. It addresses: Unintended conveyor movement/crushing hazard. The recall affects approximately 547 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Schwarze Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V816000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.