Recall 96V144000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR Defect in 1996-1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
RECALL This recall affects up to 6 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V144000 |
| Manufacturer | PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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