Recalls for 1999 Pierce Enforcer

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 2005-08-04
Description
Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  207,seating systems.  The rescue body offerings do not meet the pull test requirements.  The pedestal seat was mounted by drilling and tapping the cab or body floor.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, the pedestal seat fasteners could fail to restrain the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the seat pedestals.  If the seat was mounted with tapped fasteners, the fasteners will be removed and a hole will be drilled to replace the mounting fasteners with 7/16 bolts and nuts.  The recall began on august 19, 2005.  Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING

Posted on: 2010-09-22
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008.  The steering gear bracket may fracture and break.  If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.

Consequence
Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge.  The safety recall began on october 12, 2010.  Owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip.  The remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Notes
Pierce safety recall no.  74b207.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.