NHTSA Recall 96V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V101000; Date: Jun. 17, 1996
The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Pierce Javelin; 1990 Pierce Javelin; 1991 Pierce Javelin; 1992 Pierce Javelin; 1993 Pierce Javelin; 1994 Pierce Javelin
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
The double check valve installed on these vehicles can fail allowing front brake air to be exhausted out during brake application.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the double check vavles on these vehicles.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 1996
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