THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
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 VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR; VALVE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK/ ANTI-SKID AIR BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 1996. NOTE: 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 1-414-832-3000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Your record
What is the status for your vehicle?
Check your exact VIN before marking whether this recall applies.
Saved only in this browser. Recall You Later does not receive this information.