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2012-2013 Pierce Arrow XT and Pierce Velocity recall: parking brake

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on September 17, 2013. It covers about 22 vehicles.

vehicles affected
22
reported
Sep 17, 2013
owners notified
Dec 20, 2013

Parking brake

What is wrong
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.
Risk
This may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B243.

Recall number 13V435000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V435000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Pierce Arrow XT and Pierce Velocity parking brake?

Yes. Recall 13V435000, reported on September 17, 2013, covers about 22 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V435000?

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B243.

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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