Pierce Dash 1998
Model Dash made in 1998 by Pierce got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, seats and steering.
Model 1998
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 . | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
05V072000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 10/05/1998 to 02/07/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1600 | 04/11/2005 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 03/04/2005 | 03/03/2005 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain fire trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the seat tether restrains the seat during pull testing as the suspension components are not designed to restrain the seat on their own. the suspension seat tethers are too long. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The occupant will experience insufficient suspension seat restraint which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace suspension seat tethers with shorter tethers. the recall began on april 11, 2005. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723. | |||||||||||||||
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 . |