Pierce Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Pierce Manufacturing in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 26, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PIERCE/BRAKES:PARKING VALVE

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 96V144000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 17, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PIERCE/BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:VALVE

THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING FRONT BRAKE AIR TO BE EXHAUSTED OUT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

NHTSA ID: 96V101000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 35

Consequence Summary:

THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE CHECK VAVLES ON THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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