Pierce Lance 2005

Model Lance made in 2005 by Pierce got 2 investigations as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.

Lance year 2005

Recalls
Defect investigations

Model 2005

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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
05V355000	PIERCE MANUFACTURING	from 01/01/2002 to 07/01/2005	V (Vehicle)	150	10/13/2005	MFR	PIERCE MANUFACTURING	08/10/2005	08/09/2005
Defect Summary	On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. this condition occurs during full turn steering and full suspension jounce compression.
Consequence Summary	This interference may cause chafing leading to a potential front air brake hose failure. in the event of a front brake hose failure, loss of front braking will occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will remove the existing front axle interlock sensor bracket and install a new bracket in a new location avoiding the front axle brake hose. the recall began on october 13, 2005. owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.
Notes	Customers mayalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration
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 .
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 .
SUSPENSION
05V220000	PIERCE MANUFACTURING	from 01/01/2004 to 12/03/2004	V (Vehicle)	49		MFR	PIERCE MANUFACTURING	05/12/2005	05/13/2005
Defect Summary	Certain fire trucks equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam castings may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Consequence Summary	This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Corrective Summary	Holland is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. owners may contact holland at 616-396-6501 or 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.
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
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.