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NHTSARecalled Jul 26, 1996 · #96V144000

PIERCE/BRAKES:PARKING VALVE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THESE TRUCKS MAY NOT HOLD ON AN UPHILL OR DOWNHILL GRADE, RESULTING IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
PIERCE/BRAKES:PARKING VALVE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.

View the official CPSC notice