Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V435000 Reported September 17, 2013

Parking brake may not activate

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V435000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B243
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
22
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 17, 2013

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing inc. Is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 arrow xt and velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured january 1, 2012, through june 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. if the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.

Safety Consequence

This may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2013. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74b243.

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 13V435000 or campaign 74B243.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V435000

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

What is recall 13V435000?

NHTSA recall 13V435000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on September 17, 2013. It addresses: Parking brake may not activate. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V435000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B243. 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.