Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V435000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V435000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2012-2013 arrow xt and velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured january 1, 2012, through june 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system Includes 22 affected units, Parking Brake May Not Activate, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2013 arrow xt and velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured january 1, 2012, through june 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system
Defect Summary
Pierce manufacturing inc. Is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 arrow xt and velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured january 1, 2012, through june 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. if the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.
Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2013. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74b243.