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2013 PIERCE VELOCITY Recall - Campaign #13V435000

 
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2013 PIERCE VELOCITY RECALL - #13V435000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 PIERCE VELOCITY
Manufacturer Pierce Manufacturing
Manufactured between 1/1/2012 - 6/14/2013
Recalled on 9/30/2013
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 12/20/2013
# Affected 22
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE
Description Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.
Consequences This may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective action Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B243.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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