Conventional: airRecall 96V-144 · 1996 Pierce Fire Truck
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 96V-144 covers 6 1996 Pierce Fire Truck for a conventional: air problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The 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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; 121 BRAKE SYSTEM; PARKING VALVE, FMVSS NO. 121. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "OSHKOSH" ALL WHEEL STEER AXLES.:OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 16, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-414-832-3000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.