Recall 96V101000
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Quick Release Valve — Pierce · reported 17 Jun 1996 · 35 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
The risk
THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE CHECK VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR; VALVE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK/ ANTI-SKID AIR BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 1996. NOTE: 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 1-414-832-3000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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