Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V598000 Reported November 18, 2008

Rear disc brake/arvinmeritor/hendrickson firemaax

Pierce Manufacturing · Service Brakes, Air · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V598000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
15
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 18, 2008

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. interference with the brake caliper adjuster bolt sleeve and the suspension beam may occur. this interference may occur if the right hand and left hand brake components were assembled on the wrong side of the axle. the adjuster bolt is designed to rotate as the brake pads wear. if the sleeve becomes damaged, the sleeve may prevent the adjuster from rotating.

Safety Consequence

If the adjuster can not rotate, brake performance may be compromised and a crash may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. all owners have been notified by arvinmeritor.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 08V598000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V598000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V598000?

NHTSA recall 08V598000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on November 18, 2008. It addresses: Rear disc brake/arvinmeritor/hendrickson firemaax. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V598000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.