NHTSA Recall 01V137000: Quick release valve (service brakes)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,046 vehicles. It affects 1990–1996 Pierce Fire Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V137000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Report received | April 17, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 14, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: rear wheel drive fire trucks equipped with midland two-way check valves. These valves can deteriorate in high cycle use, and do not meet the sae j1410 recommendations for pneumatic valves designed to operate in commercial air brake vehicles.
Safety risk
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 valves on these vehicles. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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 1-888-974-3723.
Notes
Pierce recall number 74b18.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V137000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.