NHTSA Recall 97V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V010000; Date: Jan. 31, 1997
A throttle return problem can develop due to the throttle only having one return source increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Pierce Fire Truck
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
These fire trucks do not at least two sources of return energy as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will retrofit the throttle assemby with a newly designed throttle assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to be completed by April 1, 1997. Note:owners who do not receive the free installation instructions and retrofit parts within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1997
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