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Pierce Fire Truck Recall 97V010: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 97V010, reported January 31, 1997, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V010PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THESE FIRE TRUCKS DO NOT AT LEAST TWO SOURCES OF RETURN ENERGY AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Risk
A THROTTLE RETURN PROBLEM CAN DEVELOP DUE TO THE THROTTLE ONLY HAVING ONE RETURN SOURCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE THROTTLE ASSEMBY WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED THROTTLE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 1, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND RETROFIT PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Pierce Fire Truck1996