2012 Pierce Velocity | 2012 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Velocity — Parking brake
Published September 30, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 17, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V435000, published September 30, 2013 and initiated September 17, 2013. Recalling firm: Pierce Manufacturing; 2012 Pierce Velocity | 2012 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Velocity — Parking brake.
What's the hazard
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.
What to do
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B243.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Model
- VELOCITY
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Lot
- 2012 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2012 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2013 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2013 PIERCE VELOCITY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Pierce Velocity | 2012 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Velocity — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V435000 on September 30, 2013. Reported hazard: Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.
What should I do if I have this product?
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B243.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PIERCE. Model: VELOCITY.