Make : PIERCE | Model : FIRE TRUCK | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V010000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970401 | Date Received by ODI: 19970131 | Date Added to Database: 19970203 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PIERCE MANUFACTURING | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE FIRE TRUCKS DO NOT AT LEAST TWO SOURCES OF RETURN ENERGY AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
A THROTTLE RETURN PROBLEM CAN DEVELOP DUE TO THE THROTTLE ONLY HAVING ONE RETURN SOURCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE THROTTLE ASSEMBY WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124 | |
Notes:
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