1990-1996 Pierce Fire Truck recall: quick release valve
Pierce Manufacturing,inc. reported this safety recall on April 17, 2001. It covers about 1,046 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,046
- reported
- Apr 17, 2001
- owners notified
- May 14, 2001
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V137000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1996 Pierce Fire Truck quick release valve?
Yes. Recall 01V137000, reported on April 17, 2001, covers about 1,046 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V137000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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