The worst 1996 Pierce Fire Truck problems
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Recalls 5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. Certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
- Risk
- Spilled fuel on the fuel tank steps can create a slip hazard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1‑888‑974‑3723.
Recall number 01V151000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: rear wheel drive fire trucks equipped with midland two-way check valves. These valves can deteriorate in high cycle use, and do not meet the sae j1410 recommendations for pneumatic valves designed to operate in commercial air brake vehicles.
- Risk
- 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 valves on these vehicles. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1‑888‑974‑3723.
Recall number 01V137000 · Recall details
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system. The rear wheels of a fire engine can turn unintentionally if the all-wheel steering system key is on and moisture penetrates to the wire that connects the steering sensor to the electronic control unit (ecu). It was discovered that the insulation covering the wires between the sensor and the ecu had been nicked during time of assembly. Over time, the nick in the insulation allowed moisture to penetrate to the actual wire.
- Risk
- Under these conditions, the driver can experience unintended turning of a single or a tandum rear axle, possibly leading to a vehicle crash or injury or death to a pedestrian or fire fighter.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for nicked wires and replace the wire harness. This recall campaign is 100% complete.
Recall number 01V113000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- These fire trucks do not at least two sources of return energy as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
- Risk
- A throttle return problem can develop due to the throttle only having one return source increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retrofit the throttle assemby with a newly designed throttle assembly.
Recall number 97V010000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- These vehicles do not comply with the grade holding requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V144000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Mismatched brake chambers
During inspection on the subject vehicles it was find out that the left side was differety from the right
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Is the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck have?
5 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air and suspension.
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