Recall
Pierce Javelin — 96V101000
NHTSA ID
96V101000
Make
Pierce
Model
Javelin
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1996-06-17
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Units Affected
35
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence
THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE CHECK VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES.