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1991 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK

2 recalls, 0 complaints

01V137000 Apr 17, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Defect Description
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.
1,046 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
92V049000 Apr 15, 1992
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
THE KEY WHICH SECURES THE POWER STEERING PUMP MATING GEAR TO THE PUMP DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS AND FALLS OUT, ALLOWING THE MATING GEAR TO SPIN ON THE SHAFT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
Consequence
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSESAN INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHENPOWER STEERING LOSS OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THE GEAR, KEY, KEYWAY, AND PUMP SHAFT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. INSTALL NEW KEY AND SHAFT COLLAR WITH SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN TO 10 FOOT POUNDS.
1,225 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, PIERCE FIRE TRUCK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

SQ01006 Opened: Mar 15, 2001 , Closed: Apr 6, 2001
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999
ALL WHEEL STEERING MALFUNCTION
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PE96071 Opened: Dec 4, 1996 , Closed: Apr 18, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
MISMATCHED BRAKE CHAMBERS
DURING INSPECTION ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IT WAS FIND OUT THAT THE LEFT SIDE WAS DIFFERETY FROM THE RIGHT

PIERCE FIRE TRUCK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PIERCE FIRE TRUCK across all model years (1989, 2001).

25 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PIERCE FIRE TRUCK - Year by Year

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2000 3 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 2 0 View
1997 2 0 View
1996 5 0 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 (current) 2 0
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1989 1 0 View

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