Pierce Custom Contender 2001

Model Custom Contender made in 2001 by Pierce got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other and vehicle speed control.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
11V384000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 01/02/1995 to 01/21/2008V (Vehicle)680308/27/2011ODIPIERCE MANUFACTURING07/26/201107/28/2011
Defect SummaryPierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. these vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. if the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicles may lose power and stall. in addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryFor fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. for vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. the safety recall began on august 27, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesPierce safety recall no. 74b218.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 .
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
01V322004PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.from 08/07/2001 to 11/28/2001V (Vehicle)5412/10/2001MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING12/11/200101/02/2002
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence SummaryIf the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began december 10, 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.
NotesPierce recall number 74b29.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
10/08/20041
 It was impossible to put the safety belt on while sitting in the face forward position. one had to turn all the way around to attach the safety belt. *ak