1990 Pierce Fire Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Pierce Fire Truck. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Pierce Fire Truck. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
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.
The key which secures the power steering pump mating gear to the pump drive shaft breaks and falls out, allowing the mating gear to spin on the shaft of the power steering pump, resulting in a loss of power steering.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loss of power steering without prior warning causesan increased effort to steer the vehicle, and if the vehicle IS in motion whenpower steering loss occurs, could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Inspect the gear, key, keyway, and pump shaft and replace any damaged or worn parts. Install new key and shaft collar with set screw and tighten to 10 foot pounds.
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