NHTSA recall 01V137000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Pierce Fire Truck
Reported Apr 17, 20011,046 vehicles affectedPIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.Maker’s number 74B18Built Nov 1, 1991 – Jan 31, 1997
The defect
Vehicle description: rear wheel drive fire trucks equipped with midland two-way check valves. these valves can deteriorate in high cycle use, and do not meet the sae j1410 recommendations for pneumatic valves designed to operate in commercial air brake vehicles.
The risk
The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the double check valves on these vehicles. owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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 1-888-974-3723.