Pierce Arrow Xt 2007
Model Arrow Xt made in 2007 by Pierce got 2 investigations as well as 7 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningair bags and electronic stability control.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| AIR BAGS - ROLL PROTECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V341000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 12/05/2007 to 07/15/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 28 | 08/31/2009 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 08/31/2009 | 08/31/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. the sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction resulting in an inadvertent deployment of the protection system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent deployment of the side-roll protection system could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact pierce toll-free at 1-888-974-3723. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Pierce's recall campaign number 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V527000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 12/19/2007 to 10/07/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 724 | 12/16/2011 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 11/01/2011 | 11/02/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from december 19, 2007, through october 7, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 16, 2011. owners may contact meritor wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The nhtsa number assigned to the meritor wabco's recall is 11e-039.pierce's safety recall number is 74b226.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V195000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 12/20/2006 to 02/01/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 827 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 05/07/2010 | 05/10/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Pierce's recall campaign number is 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V574000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 06/01/2007 to 10/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 76 | 01/07/2009 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 10/31/2008 | 10/31/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce is recalling 76 my 2007-2008 arrow xt and velocity fire trucks equipped with caterpillar c13 diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pierce is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e054). owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V423000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 05/30/1998 to 11/25/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2652 | 10/12/2010 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 09/21/2010 | 09/22/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V020000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 09/29/2007 to 11/29/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 22 | 01/11/2008 | ODI | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 01/15/2008 | 01/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V255000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 06/22/1999 to 05/12/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 4409 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 04/26/2011 | 04/28/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from june 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. after repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. if the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the existing accelerator arm and install a redesigned pedal arm free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Pierce safety recall no. 74b215.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||
| EQ11003 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 05/12/2011 | 07/19/2011 | Williams Controls Accelerator Pedals | ||
| On april 26, 2011, pierce manufacturing, inc. (pierce) notified the nhtsa that it had decided certain pierce fire trucks, manufactured between june 22, 1999, and may 12, 2008, contain a safety related defect. pierce stated that certain model year 1999 through 2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer vehicles contain a williams controls, inc. (williams controls) suspended electronic accelerator pedal that may become bent after repeated use with excessive force. if the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position. if the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. this issue was assigned recall number 11v-255.on may 12, 2011, rmd mailed an information request (ir) letter to williams controls requesting a list of customers who purchased the same or similar defective accelerator pedals.williams controls responded to rmd's ir letter on june 9, 2011 with a list those companies who purchased the same accelerator pedal.the list was submitted to nhtsa's office of the chief counsel under a request for confidentiality.williams controls' response letter outlined several key points.first, it was noted that these pedals, item number 131507, are generic parts that are purchased by engineering staffs in accordance with their own specifications.according to williams controls, pierce modified their purchased pedals post-purchase and this modification reduced the strength of the accelerator pedal assembly.also, williams controls stated that it has, never had a warranty claim or other notice, other than by pierce on their modified pedal, due to lever arm permanent deformation for item number 131507.while williams controls submitted a list of companies that purchased item number 131507, it noted that it did not sell the same or similar defective pedal assemblies to any company as the subject pedals were modified by pierce.this equipment query is satisfied as, because of modifications not conducted by the pedal manufacturer, the same or similar pedals were not sold to other vehicle manufacturers and no other vehicles should be affected.however, rmd will continue to monitor recall activity to see if any similar issues are found in other manufacturers' vehicles.this eq is closed. | ||||||
| EQ11003 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 05/12/2011 | Williams Controls Accelerator Pedals | |||
| On april 26, 2011, pierce manufacturing, inc. (pierce) notified the nhtsa that it had decided certain pierce fire trucks, manufactured between june 22, 1999, and may 12, 2008, contain a safety related defect. pierce stated that certain model year 1999 through 2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer vehicles contain a williams controls, inc. (williams controls) suspended electronic accelerator pedal that may become bent after repeated use with excessive force.if the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position. if the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.this issue was assigned recall number 11v-255.the purpose of this eq is to write to any other companies that might have purchased this equipment, notify them of this defect in any vehicles they manufactured, and to ensure thorough safety realls are conducted where appropriate. | ||||||