Recall 13V435000: 2012–2013 Pierce Velocity and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 17, 2013

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected

22vehicles

Model years

2012–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Pierce Arrow XT0 complaints
• 2013 Pierce Arrow XT0 complaints
• 2012 Pierce Velocity0 complaints
• 2013 Pierce Velocity0 complaints