2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Posted on: 2010-06-30
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
Corrective Action
A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.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 .
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2012-11-05
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 contender fire trucks manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 28, 2008, equipped with a caterpillar c9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's rpm's to surge while in pump mode.
Consequence
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Corrective Action
Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
This is pierce recall number 74b235.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.