1994 PIERCE JAVELIN Recall

Campaign:

96V101000 on 06/20/1996

Component:

Service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve

Manufactured:

03/31/1989 - 04/30/1994

Affected:

35

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the double check vavles on these vehicles.

Notes:

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.

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