Does the 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Schwarze dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Schwarze been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Schwarze dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep recalls, newest first

October 18, 2021NHTSA 21V816000547 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

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.
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Schwarze dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Schwarze M6 Avalanche Street Sweep?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.