Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V137000 Reported April 17, 2001

Pierce/air valve

Pierce Manufacturing · Service Brakes, Air · 1,046 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V137000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B18
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
1,046
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 17, 2001

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.

Safety Consequence

The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 01V137000 or campaign 74B18.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V137000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V137000?

NHTSA recall 01V137000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on April 17, 2001. It addresses: Pierce/air valve. The recall affects approximately 1,046 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V137000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B18. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.