PIERCE ARROW XT 2012: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V435000

Make Model Year
PIERCE ARROW XT 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-20 2013-09-17 2013-09-30

Production Dates: 2012-01-01 - 2013-06-14

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B243

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

This may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.