Vehicle recall 96V144000 · July 26, 1996

1996 Pierce Fire Truck

These vehicles do not comply with the grade holding requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: These vehicles do not comply with the grade holding requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
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.
Notes: System: brakes; 121 brake system; parking valve, FMVSS no. 121. Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with "oshkosh" all wheel steer axles.:owner notification: owner notification is expected to be completed by August 16, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy witin 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: 96V144000
Reported to NHTSA: July 26, 1996
Filed by: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Owner notification: August 15, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 6
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional › Air

Recall 96V144000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Pierce Fire Truck (1996): 1996

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