Pierce Recall 01V137000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Quick Release Valve

NHTSA recall 01V137000 · announced April 17, 2001 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing,inc. · 1,046 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.