Pierce 1996 Parking Brake recall
Recalled July 26, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V144000 · Pierce
Hazard
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.
Units
6 units
Description
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.
Product
Pierce FIRE TRUCK
Manufacturer(s)
Pierce Manufacturing
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →