NHTSA Recall 96V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V144000; Date: Jul. 26, 1996
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Pierce Fire Truck
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 6
Recall Summary:
These vehicles do not comply with the grade holding requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install high output brake chambers on the all wheel steering axles.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1996
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