Make : PIERCE | Model : JAVELIN | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19890401 - 19940501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V101000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960620 | Date Received by ODI: 19960617 | Date Added to Database: 19960621 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PIERCE MANUFACTURING | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 35 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. |
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Consequence:
THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE CHECK VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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