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Pierce Aerial Pumper Recall 87V117: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum

NHTSA campaign 87V117, reported July 29, 1987, 19 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V117PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Problem
REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY HEAT UP DUE TO A LACK OF BRAKING BY THE FRONT AXLE DISC BRAKES.
Risk
DRUMS COULD CRACK AND BREAK RESULTING IN TRUCKS NOTSTOPPING PROPERLY.
Remedy
INSTALL 30 IN. REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS AND 30 IN. FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES/REAR DRUMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PIERCE ARROW OR DASH CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 75 FOOT AERIALLADDER OR PLATFORM, APPARATUS BODY AND ROCKWELL REAR AXLE.

Affected vehicles

Pierce Aerial Pumper19831984198519861987