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Drum: drumRecall 87V-117 · 1983–1987 Pierce Aerial Pumper

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 87V-117 covers 19 1983–1987 Pierce Aerial Pumper for a drum: drum problem, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected191 model
ReportedJul 29, 1987Owners notified Sep 3, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY HEAT UP DUE TO A LACK OF BRAKING BY THE FRONT AXLE DISC BRAKES.

The risk

DRUMS COULD CRACK AND BREAK RESULTING IN TRUCKS NOTSTOPPING PROPERLY.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL 30 IN. REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS AND 30 IN. FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS.

SYSTEM: BRAKES/REAR DRUMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PIERCE ARROW OR DASH CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 75 FOOT AERIALLADDER OR PLATFORM, APPARATUS BODY AND ROCKWELL REAR AXLE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Aerial Pumper1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Built from June 1, 1983 to January 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. REAR BRAKE DRUMSPE87010 · closed Aug 13, 1987
    NHTSA