Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 21V00G000 · Schwarze vehicles
Alamo Group Inc. recall 21V00G000 covers 31 Schwarze vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V00G000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Debris against the exhaust system increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.