Vehicle recall 96V101000 · June 17, 1996
1989-1994 Pierce Javelin
The double check valve installed on these vehicles can fail allowing front brake air to be exhausted out during brake application.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The double check valve installed on these vehicles can fail allowing front brake air to be exhausted out during brake application.
- Consequence
- The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the double check vavles on these vehicles.
- Notes
- System: brakes; air; valve. Vehicle description: front wheel drive fire trucks equipped with anti-lock/ anti-skid air brake and traction control systems. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin July 1, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact pierce at 1-414-832-3000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 17, 1996
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Owner notification
- June 20, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Vehicles covered
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