Pierce Contender 2000

Model Contender made in 2000 by Pierce got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
01V370000PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.from 12/09/1999 to 01/12/2001V (Vehicle)1712/17/2001MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING12/13/200112/19/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire truck chassis with caterpillar 3126 engines. the alternator cable was routed over the top of the alternator, and in some cases, allowed the cable to make contact with and wear on structural members of the engine enclosure.
Consequence SummaryThis could wear a hole through the insulation causing a short circuit and possibly an engine fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will re-route the alternator cable routing. owner notification began december 17, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).