Make : PIERCE | Model : FIRE TRUCK | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V144000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960815 | Date Received by ODI: 19960726 | Date Added to Database: 19960729 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PIERCE MANUFACTURING | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
Notes:
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