NHTSA Recall 96V144000
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1996-07-26. An estimated 6 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THESE TRUCKS MAY NOT HOLD ON AN UPHILL OR DOWNHILL GRADE, RESULTING IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; 121 BRAKE SYSTEM; PARKING VALVE, FMVSS NO. 121. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "OSHKOSH" ALL WHEEL STEER AXLES.:OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 16, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITIN 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.