2009-2010 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Quantum and others recall: automatic

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 16, 2010. It covers about 14 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 14
reported: Jun 16, 2010
owners notified: Jun 30, 2010

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic

What is wrong: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 arrow xt, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from august 11, 2009, through may 20, 2010. The rear brake slack adjusters may interfere with the automatic tire chain brackets. The interference occurs at near full stroke of the slack adjusters. Due to the varying automatic slack adjuster movement, the slack adjuster may contact the tire chain bracket.
Risk: If this interference occurs, the brake capability may be compromised and a crash may occur without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new automatic tire chain bracket free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 10V269000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V269000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Quantum and others automatic?

Yes. Recall 10V269000, reported on June 16, 2010, covers about 14 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V269000?

Dealers will install a new automatic tire chain bracket free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

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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