Pierce Custom Contender 2003
Model Custom Contender made in 2003 by Pierce got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, structure.
Model 2003
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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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
11V384000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 01/02/1995 to 01/21/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 6803 | 08/27/2011 | ODI | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 07/26/2011 | 07/28/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Pierce 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | For 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Pierce 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 . | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
10V300000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 02/20/2003 to 03/27/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 25 | 09/30/2010 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 06/28/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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 Summary | 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 is expected to begin during september 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 . |