NHTSA Recall 96V101000
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1996-06-17. An estimated 35 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk
THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE CHECK VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR; VALVE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK/ ANTI-SKID AIR BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-414-832-3000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.