Recall 96V144000: 1996 Pierce Fire Truck
- Report received
- Jul 26, 1996
- Manufacturer
- Pierce manufacturing,inc.
- Potentially affected
- 6vehicles
- Model years
- 1996
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
These vehicles do not comply with the grade holding requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install high output brake chambers on the all wheel steering axles.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1996 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.