Pierce Recall 96V101000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Quick Release Valve

NHTSA recall 96V101000 · announced June 17, 1996 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing,inc. · 35 units affected

The problem

THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

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 VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Pierce Javelin
• 1990 Pierce Javelin
• 1991 Pierce Javelin
• 1992 Pierce Javelin
• 1993 Pierce Javelin
• 1994 Pierce Javelin

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