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December 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V00G000
Debris May Accumulate Against Exhaust System
Debris against the exhaust system increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00G
Manufacturer Alamo Group Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 31
Summary
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.
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.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL:
On December 22, Alamo Group filed a Defect Information Report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency that in certain CNG A-Series sweepers, the horizontal exhaust tailpipe may be too short, such that if the operator allows debris to buildup in front of the sweeping head, debris can come into contact with the exhaust outlet. This presents a fire hazard.
REMEDY:
Remedy parts are available. Dealers will install Exhaust Extension Kit (206B93). This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. Attached please find the service procedure for completing this repair. The repair takes about 1 hour to complete.
Chronology :
On October 15, 2021, Schwarze Industries, Inc. (“Schwarze”), a subsidiary of Alamo Group, was notified by a customer of a vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper.
On October 28, 2021, Schwarze, with the support of a third-party fire investigator, examined that sweeper.
On November 18, 2021 Schwarze was notified by a dealer of a second vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper.
On December 14, 2021, Schwarze inspected that second sweeper.
In the course of its investigation into both events, Schwarze examined manufacturing records for the A-series CNG sweepers.
On December 17, 2021, Alamo Group decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to install a tailpipe extension to any A-Series CNG sweepers in the affected population that do not have a 56” tailpipe.
As of December 17, 2021, Alamo Group is aware of no warranty claims and no injuries related to this issue. As to field or service reports, as noted above, Schwarze received on October 15, 2021, a customer report of a fire and received on November 18, 2021, a dealer report of a fire.
30 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SCHWARZE | A7 CNG STREET SWEEPER | 2012-2021 |
SCHWARZE | A8 CNG STREET SWEEPER | 2012-2021 |
SCHWARZE | A9 CNG STREET SWEEPER | 2012-2021 |
11 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V00G-6305.pdf 12639.833KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V00G-1784.pdf 12639.833KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V00G-6530.pdf 142.99KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V00G-6629.pdf 645.429KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V00G-7898.PDF 215.79KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V00G-7178.pdf 113.955KB
Recall 573 Report – January 25, 2022
RCLRPT-21V00G-1263.PDF 215.914KB
Recall 573 Report – January 13, 2022
RCLRPT-21V00G-1066.PDF 215.856KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V00G-2370.PDF 211.132KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V00G-2373.PDF 211.224KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3
RCLQRT-21V00G-9956.PDF 211.305KB
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2 1 EXISTING CLAMP ON DPF 4 3 EXHAUST DIVERTER ON DPF 5 71.000 1.500 MEASURE 1.500″ FROM END AND MARK. INSERT INTO DPF TO THIS DISTANCE SOME COMPONETNS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY MATE DIVERTER AND 5225403 END TO END 1. REMOVE EXISTING EXHAUST DIVERTER FROM DPF. SAVE CLAMP. 2. SLIDE EXHAUST EXTENSION (5225403) INTO DPF. ENSURE OUTLET OF EXTENSION IS PARRALEL TO GROUND. 3. USING CLAMP REMOVED IN STEP ONE, CLAMP EXTENSION TO DPF. 4. SLIDE 5″ U-BOLT CLAMP ONTO EXHAUST EXTENSION. DO NOT TIGHTEN U-BOLTS AT THIS TIME. 5. INSTALL DIVERTER TO EXHAUST EXTENSION. 6. USE A WIRE BRUSH TO CLEAN PAINT OFF OF AIR TANK STRAP THREADS (SEE PHOTOS). 7. FORM (5225327) SO THAT IT CAN BE ATTACHED TO AIR TANK STRAP, USE SUPPLIED 3/8 WASHER AND 3/8-24 NYLON NUT TO ATTACH (5225327) TO THE AIR TANK STRAP. 8. TIGHTEN 5″ U-BOLT. REV. BY ECN DATE NOTATION A WRH 12/14/2021 INITIAL RELEASE REV ITEM NO. PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 5225403 1 PIPE, EXHAUST 5″ OD X 42.000 2 69477 1 CLAMP, 5″ U-BOLT 3 21025 1 TAILPIPE HANGER 4 5225327 1 BRACKET, EXHAUST EXT A7SE A9SE 5 69486 1 CLAMP, BAND EXHAUST 5″ 21.59 C COMPLETE INSTALL 1 ROUTING OPERATIONS WEIGHT: DRAWING OF DO NOT SCALE OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCES UNLESS .000 .015 .00 .03 DECIMAL ANGLE 1° 206B93 DRAWING NO INSTL, EXHAUST EXT KIT 184 WB GRAIN: WHATTON DRAWN BY 12/09/2021 DATE SIZE: A THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SCHWARZE INDUSTRIES INC. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SCHWARZE INDUSTRIES INC. IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL Sheet 1 1 MIRROR: Y N O DESCRIPTION: MATERIAL#: REMARKS: MATERIAL DESCRIPTION: .0 .1 FRACTION 1/32 1.00 STOCKING TYPE: M SI: SCHWARZE INDUSTRIES 1055 JORDAN ROAD HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811 A REV
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Important Safety Recall This notice applies to your vehicle, Schwarze A-Series CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Street Sweeper, VIN: —– December 2021 Dear Schwarze Customer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Alamo Group Inc. has decided that a danger of fire can occur on certain Schwarze MY 2012-2020 A7 CNG, A8 CNG and A9 CNG street sweepers with horizontal exhaust systems, including the VIN shown above. As a result, Schwarze is conducting this safety recall. We apologize for this inconvenience. We are committed to your safety and satisfaction with our products, and we request that you remedy your vehicle promptly. Why is your vehicle being recalled? What will we do? IMPORTANT • Your street sweeper is involved in a safety recall 21 V-00G to install a tailpipe and hanger to extend and redirect tp.e exhaust behind the sweeping head. • A remedy is available now. • You should contact your local Schwarze dealer or Schwarze’s Warranty Department to arrange for this free remedy. On certain CNG A-Series sweepers, the horizontal exhaust tailpipe may be too short, such that if the operator allows debris to buildup in front of the sweeping head, to where it comes in contact with the exhaust outlet, a fire can occur. Remedy parts are available now. Dealers will install Exhaust Extension Kit (206B93) to add a 56″ exhaust tailpipe, so that the tailpipe extends the exhaust outlet beyond the backside of the sweeping head. . This service will be performed on your vehicle free of charge. The repair takes about 1 hour to complete. What should you do? What if you no longer own the sweeper? What if you have already paid for this repair? Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? Please contact your local Schwarze dealer to schedule your remedy appointment. If you are not sure who your local Schwarze dealer is, please contact the Schwarze Warranty Department at 800-879-7934 or warranty@scl1warze.com and we will identify your closest dealer. Please contact the Schwarze Warranty Department at 800-879-7934 or warranty@ chwarze.com. Please also report the identity of the new owner, if known to you. If you have already paid for repairs for the solution, you may submit those charges for reimbursement to the Schwarze Warranty Department, which can be reached at 800-879-7934 or warranty@ chwarze.com. Please contact the Schwarze Warranty Department at 800-879-7934 or warranty@schwarze.com. If after contacting Schwarze you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this noncompliance, without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, or call the tollfree Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY l-800-424-9153), or go to http ://www. afecar.gov. The NHTSA Campaign Number for this recall is xxx-xxx NHTSA regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving a notice of a defect pertaining to any leased motor vehicle must forward the notice to the lessee within 10 days. Thank you for your attention to this important matter; your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service Schwarze Industries, Inc.
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December 2021 To: All Schwarze-affiliated Dealers Subject: Notification of Safety Recall 21V-00G, New Vehicle Hold MYs 2012 – 2021 Freightliner M2 CNG A7, A8 & A9 sweepers with horizontal exhaust REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL: On December 22, Alamo Group filed a Defect Information Report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency that in certain CNG A-Series sweepers, the horizontal exhaust tailpipe may be too short, such that if the operator allows debris to buildup in front of the sweeping head, debris can come into contact with the exhaust outlet. This presents a fire hazard. AFFECTED VEHICLES: Make and Model Model Years Number of Production Period vehicles Freightliner M2 CNG A7, A8 & A9 sweepers 2012 – 2021 31 August 10, 2012 – June 30, 2021 REMEDY: Remedy parts are available. Dealers will install Exhaust Extension Kit (206B93). This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. Attached please find the service procedure for completing this repair. The repair takes about 1 hour to complete. REIMBURSEMENT: Schwarze will provide the remedy kit to dealers at no charge and will reimburse dealers directly for performing this remedy. OWNER LETTER MAILING DATE: Schwarze will notify owners of this safety recall, as soon as the current owner of equipment is found, or no later than February 20, 2021. CUSTOMER CONTACTS: Dealers should repair any Freightliner CNG A7, A8 & A9 sweeper covered by this safety recall that arrives at their dealerships, whether or not the owner has received a safety recall letter. The Schwarze Warranty Department (at 800-879-7934 or warranty@schwarze.com) is available to support you in executing a customerfriendly process for remedying these vehicles. NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY: Schwarze does not believe there are any covered vehicles in dealers’ inventory. However, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty against the dealer of up to $22,723 per vehicle. Accordingly, you must remedy covered vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. In addition, we request that you remedy before delivery into commerce under a sale or lease any covered preowned vehicles in your inventory QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE: For questions and assistance, including help in identifying whether any vehicles in your inventory are covered by this safety recall, please contact the Schwarze Warranty Department at 800-879-7934 or warranty@schwarze.com. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Attachment: Service Procedure Sincerely, ~ ~ ~ Joe Hendrickson Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service Schwarze Industries, Inc.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Submission Date : DEC 22, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-00G Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Address : 1627 East Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Company phone : (830) 379-1480 Population : Number of potentially involved : 31 Estimated percentage with defect : 90 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2012-2021 Schwarze A Series CNG A7 CNG, A8 CNG, A9 CNG Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : CNG/LPG Descriptive Information : This recall population is a limited build of CNG-powered street sweepers on Freightliner M2-112 chassis that have horizontal exhaust systems. Other A-Series sweepers not included in this recall population do not have horizontal exhaust systems. Production Dates : AUG 10, 2012 – JUN 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FVAC4DX4CHBU9549 End : 1FVAC4FT7NHMZ8201 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : While sweeping lightweight material such as leaves, pine needles or large amounts of paper, an excess of these materials can build up in front of the sweeping head if the sweeper is not adjusted to allow them to pass into the pick-up area. In such instances, these materials can come in contact with the chassis exhaust system. In such systems with a short tailpipe, the buildup of materials against the exhaust system may lead to a fire. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If lightweight materials accumulate against the exhaust system and are not drawn up into the pick-up area, this poses the risk of a fire. Description of the Cause : Some of the sweepers in the affected population were manufactured without a 56” extension to the exhaust system tailpipe that was specified for the build of these sweepers. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On October 15, 2021, Schwarze Industries, Inc. (“Schwarze”), a subsidiary of Alamo Group, was notified by a customer of a vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper. On October 28, 2021, Schwarze, with the support of a third-party fire investigator, examined that sweeper. On November 18, 2021 Schwarze was notified by a dealer of a second vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper. On December 14, 2021, Schwarze inspected that second sweeper. In the course of its investigation into both events, Schwarze examined manufacturing records for the A-series CNG sweepers. On December 17, 2021, Alamo Group decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to install a tailpipe extension to any A-Series CNG sweepers in the affected population that do not have a 56” tailpipe. As of December 17, 2021, Alamo Group is aware of no warranty claims and no injuries related to this issue. As to field or service reports, as noted above, Schwarze received on October 15, 2021, a customer report of a fire and received on November 18, 2021, a dealer report of a fire. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Schwarze will provide dealers, free of charge, a kit (No. 206B93) to extend the exhaust tailpipe for all affected vehicles, so that the tailpipe extends the exhaust outlet beyond the backside of the sweeping head. A local Schwarze-affiliated dealer will install the kit at no cost to the vehicle owner. In addition, if this issue was identified and remedied on an affected sweeper prior to this campaign, the owner of the sweeper may be eligible for reimbursement of the costs incurred for such remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy adds the missing extension tube to the tailpipe, extending it 56”. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : No A-Series sweepers have been manufactured between July 1 and December 15, 2021. Schwarze updated drawings and control documents on December 15, 2021. All units manufactured after this date will be fitted with the proper 56” tailpipe and production protocols have been upgraded to better ensure the 56” tailpipe is installed. The addition of this tailpipe extension has been added as a printed line to the sales order, which is used in final inspection, and has been added to Schwarze’s CTQ (Critical To Quality) in-process inspection check list. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 28, 2022 – JAN 28, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 28, 2022 – JAN 28, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Submission Date : JAN 25, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-00G Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Address : 1627 East Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Company phone : (830) 379-1480 Population : Number of potentially involved : 31 Estimated percentage with defect : 90 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2012-2021 Schwarze A Series CNG A7 CNG, A8 CNG, A9 CNG Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : CNG/LPG Descriptive Information : This recall population is a limited build of CNG-powered street sweepers on Freightliner M2-112 chassis that have horizontal exhaust systems. Other A-Series sweepers not included in this recall population do not have horizontal exhaust systems. Production Dates : AUG 10, 2012 – JUN 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FVAC4DX4CHBU9549 End : 1FVAC4FT7NHMZ8201 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : While sweeping lightweight material such as leaves, pine needles or large amounts of paper, an excess of these materials can build up in front of the sweeping head if the sweeper is not adjusted to allow them to pass into the pick-up area. In such instances, these materials can come in contact with the chassis exhaust system. In such systems with a short tailpipe, the buildup of materials against the exhaust system may lead to a fire. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If lightweight materials accumulate against the exhaust system and are not drawn up into the pick-up area, this poses the risk of a fire. Description of the Cause : Some of the sweepers in the affected population were manufactured without a 56” extension to the exhaust system tailpipe that was specified for the build of these sweepers. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : CNG exhaust tailpipe Component Description : 56″ exhaust tailpipe Component Part Number : 206B93 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Schwarze Industries Inc. Address : 1055 Jordan Road Huntsville Alabama 35811 Country : United States Chronology : On October 15, 2021, Schwarze Industries, Inc. (“Schwarze”), a subsidiary of Alamo Group, was notified by a customer of a vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper. On October 28, 2021, Schwarze, with the support of a third-party fire investigator, examined that sweeper. On November 18, 2021 Schwarze was notified by a dealer of a second vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper. On December 14, 2021, Schwarze inspected that second sweeper. In the course of its investigation into both events, Schwarze examined manufacturing records for the A-series CNG sweepers. On December 17, 2021, Alamo Group decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to install a tailpipe extension to any A-Series CNG sweepers in the affected population that do not have a 56” tailpipe. As of December 17, 2021, Alamo Group is aware of no warranty claims and no injuries related to this issue. As to field or service reports, as noted above, Schwarze received on October 15, 2021, a customer report of a fire and received on November 18, 2021, a dealer report of a fire. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Schwarze will provide dealers, free of charge, a kit (No. 206B93) to extend the exhaust tailpipe for all affected vehicles, so that the tailpipe extends the exhaust outlet beyond the backside of the sweeping head. A local Schwarze-affiliated dealer will install the kit at no cost to the vehicle owner. In addition, if this issue was identified and remedied on an affected sweeper prior to this campaign, the owner of the sweeper may be eligible for reimbursement of the costs incurred for such remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy adds the missing extension tube to the tailpipe, extending it 56”. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : No A-Series sweepers have been manufactured between July 1 and December 15, 2021. Schwarze updated drawings and control documents on December 15, 2021. All units manufactured after this date will be fitted with the proper 56” tailpipe and production protocols have been upgraded to better ensure the 56” tailpipe is installed. The addition of this tailpipe extension has been added as a printed line to the sales order, which is used in final inspection, and has been added to Schwarze’s CTQ (Critical To Quality) in-process inspection check list. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification letters sent 12/29/2021 and owner notification letters sent 1/14/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 29, 2021 – DEC 29, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 14, 2022 – JAN 14, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Submission Date : JAN 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-00G Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alamo Group Inc. Address : 1627 East Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Company phone : (830) 379-1480 Population : Number of potentially involved : 31 Estimated percentage with defect : 90 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2012-2021 Schwarze A Series CNG A7 CNG, A8 CNG, A9 CNG Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : CNG/LPG Descriptive Information : This recall population is a limited build of CNG-powered street sweepers on Freightliner M2-112 chassis that have horizontal exhaust systems. Other A-Series sweepers not included in this recall population do not have horizontal exhaust systems. Production Dates : AUG 10, 2012 – JUN 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FVAC4DX4CHBU9549 End : 1FVAC4FT7NHMZ8201 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : While sweeping lightweight material such as leaves, pine needles or large amounts of paper, an excess of these materials can build up in front of the sweeping head if the sweeper is not adjusted to allow them to pass into the pick-up area. In such instances, these materials can come in contact with the chassis exhaust system. In such systems with a short tailpipe, the buildup of materials against the exhaust system may lead to a fire. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If lightweight materials accumulate against the exhaust system and are not drawn up into the pick-up area, this poses the risk of a fire. Description of the Cause : Some of the sweepers in the affected population were manufactured without a 56” extension to the exhaust system tailpipe that was specified for the build of these sweepers. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : CNG exhaust tailpipe Component Description : 56″ exhaust tailpipe Component Part Number : 206B93 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Schwarze Industries Inc. Address : 1055 Jordan Road Huntsville Alabama 35811 Country : United States Chronology : On October 15, 2021, Schwarze Industries, Inc. (“Schwarze”), a subsidiary of Alamo Group, was notified by a customer of a vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper. On October 28, 2021, Schwarze, with the support of a third-party fire investigator, examined that sweeper. On November 18, 2021 Schwarze was notified by a dealer of a second vehicle fire involving an A-Series CNG sweeper. On December 14, 2021, Schwarze inspected that second sweeper. In the course of its investigation into both events, Schwarze examined manufacturing records for the A-series CNG sweepers. On December 17, 2021, Alamo Group decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to install a tailpipe extension to any A-Series CNG sweepers in the affected population that do not have a 56” tailpipe. As of December 17, 2021, Alamo Group is aware of no warranty claims and no injuries related to this issue. As to field or service reports, as noted above, Schwarze received on October 15, 2021, a customer report of a fire and received on November 18, 2021, a dealer report of a fire. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-00G Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Schwarze will provide dealers, free of charge, a kit (No. 206B93) to extend the exhaust tailpipe for all affected vehicles, so that the tailpipe extends the exhaust outlet beyond the backside of the sweeping head. A local Schwarze-affiliated dealer will install the kit at no cost to the vehicle owner. In addition, if this issue was identified and remedied on an affected sweeper prior to this campaign, the owner of the sweeper may be eligible for reimbursement of the costs incurred for such remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy adds the missing extension tube to the tailpipe, extending it 56”. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : No A-Series sweepers have been manufactured between July 1 and December 15, 2021. Schwarze updated drawings and control documents on December 15, 2021. All units manufactured after this date will be fitted with the proper 56” tailpipe and production protocols have been upgraded to better ensure the 56” tailpipe is installed. The addition of this tailpipe extension has been added as a printed line to the sales order, which is used in final inspection, and has been added to Schwarze’s CTQ (Critical To Quality) in-process inspection check list. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 28, 2022 – JAN 28, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 28, 2022 – JAN 28, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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