1989 PIERCE JAVELIN RECALL - #96V101000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE
THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 PIERCE JAVELIN |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1989 - 5/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
6/21/1996 |
| Influenced by |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/20/1996 |
| # Affected |
35 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
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| Description |
THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. |
| Consequences |
THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE CHECK VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES. |
| 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. |
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