Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #01V137000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V137000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 1,046 affected units, PIERCE/AIR VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.