NHTSA Recall 10V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V269000; Date: Jun. 16, 2010
If this interference occurs, the brake capability may be compromised and a crash may occur without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2009 Pierce Quantum; 2010 Pierce Quantum; 2009 Pierce Velocity; 2010 Pierce Velocity
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 arrow xt, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from August 11, 2009, through may 20, 2010. The rear brake slack adjusters may interfere with the automatic tire chain brackets. The interference occurs at near full stroke of the slack adjusters. Due to the varying automatic slack adjuster movement, the slack adjuster may contact the tire chain bracket.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new automatic tire chain bracket free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Recall Notes:
Pierce's safety recall no. 39-0139830. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2010
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