NHTSA Recall 01V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V137000; Date: Apr. 17, 2001
The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Pierce Fire Truck; 1991 Pierce Fire Truck; 1992 Pierce Fire Truck; 1993 Pierce Fire Truck; 1994 Pierce Fire Truck; 1995 Pierce Fire Truck; 1996 Pierce Fire Truck
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 1,046
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: rear wheel drive fire trucks equipped with midland two-way check valves. These valves can deteriorate in high cycle use, and do not meet the sae j1410 recommendations for pneumatic valves designed to operate in commercial air brake vehicles.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the double check valves on these vehicles. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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 1-888-974-3723.
Recall Notes:
Pierce recall number 74b18. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 14, 2001
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