Vehicle recall 13V435000 · September 17, 2013
Pierce Arrow XT and Velocity
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V435000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2013
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B243
- Owner notification
- December 20, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Arrow XT (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Pierce Velocity (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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