1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK RECALL - #96V144000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/1996 |
| Influenced by |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/1996 |
| # Affected |
6 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
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| Description |
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THESE TRUCKS MAY NOT HOLD ON AN UPHILL OR DOWNHILL GRADE, RESULTING IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; 121 BRAKE SYSTEM; PARKING VALVE, FMVSS NO. 121. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "OSHKOSH" ALL WHEEL STEER AXLES.:OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 16, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITIN 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. |
| See also |
1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
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