CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- 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.
- Risk
- Debris against the exhaust system increases the risk of a fire.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Leaves and other lightweight debris can collect in front of the sweeping head and pile up against the chassis exhaust system on these street sweepers. This debris buildup raises the risk of a fire.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will install an exhaust tailpipe extension tube at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Alamo Group customer service at 1-830-379-1480.
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