Recall
Pierce Fire Truck — 96V144000
NHTSA ID
96V144000
Make
Pierce
Model
Fire Truck
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-07-26
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Units Affected
6
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
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.