1996 Pierce FIRE TRUCK recalls

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.

SYSTEM: BRAKES; 121 BRAKE SYSTEM; PARKING VALVE, FMVSS NO. 121. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "OSHKOSH" ALL WHEEL STEER AXLES.:OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 16, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-414-832-3000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS WITH OPTIONS FOR FUEL TANK STEP COVERS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT DRAIN HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM STEP LOCATED BELOW THE FUEL FILL OPENING.

Consequence

SPILLED FUEL ON THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN CREATE A SLIP HAZARD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL DRILL HOLES IN THE STEP. THE HOLES WILL HELP DRAIN ANY FUEL THAT IS ACCIDENTALLY SPILLED ON THE STEP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 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.

PIERCE RECALL NUMBER 74B23.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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.

Consequence

THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

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.

PIERCE RECALL NUMBER 74B18.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OSHKOSH ALL-STEER ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM. THE REAR WHEELS OF A FIRE ENGINE CAN TURN UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM KEY IS ON AND MOISTURE PENETRATES TO THE WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SENSOR TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INSULATION COVERING THE WIRES BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE ECU HAD BEEN NICKED DURING TIME OF ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THE NICK IN THE INSULATION ALLOWED MOISTURE TO PENETRATE TO THE ACTUAL WIRE.

Consequence

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER CAN EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED TURNING OF A SINGLE OR A TANDUM REAR AXLE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY OR DEATH TO A PEDESTRIAN OR FIRE FIGHTER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR NICKED WIRES AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETE.

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."

Consequence

A THROTTLE RETURN PROBLEM CAN DEVELOP DUE TO THE THROTTLE ONLY HAVING ONE RETURN SOURCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE THROTTLE ASSEMBY WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED THROTTLE ASSEMBLY.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 1, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND RETROFIT PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.