NHTSA Campaign 05V355000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by PIERCE MANUFACTURING · Reported Aug 10, 2005 · 150 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS, INTERFERENCE MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE AERIAL FRONT AXLE INTERLOCK SENSOR BRACKET AND THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING FULL TURN STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION JOUNCE COMPRESSION.
Consequence
THIS INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE CHAFING LEADING TO A POTENTIAL FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE FAILURE. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING WILL OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FRONT AXLE INTERLOCK SENSOR BRACKET AND INSTALL A NEW BRACKET IN A NEW LOCATION AVOIDING THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 920-832-3249.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIERCE | ARROW XT | 2002 | 150 |
| PIERCE | ARROW XT | 2003 | 150 |
| PIERCE | ARROW XT | 2004 | 150 |
| PIERCE | ARROW XT | 2005 | 150 |
| PIERCE | DASH | 2002 | 150 |
| PIERCE | DASH | 2003 | 150 |
| PIERCE | DASH | 2004 | 150 |
| PIERCE | DASH | 2005 | 150 |
| PIERCE | LANCE | 2002 | 150 |
| PIERCE | LANCE | 2003 | 150 |
| PIERCE | LANCE | 2004 | 150 |
| PIERCE | LANCE | 2005 | 150 |
| PIERCE | QUANTUM | 2002 | 150 |
| PIERCE | QUANTUM | 2003 | 150 |
| PIERCE | QUANTUM | 2004 | 150 |
| PIERCE | QUANTUM | 2005 | 150 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V355000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.