Pierce Quantum 2010

Model Quantum made in 2010 by Pierce got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
11V527000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 12/19/2007 to 10/07/2011V (Vehicle)72412/16/2011MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING11/01/201111/02/2011
Defect SummaryPierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from december 19, 2007, through october 7, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence SummaryIf the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 16, 2011. owners may contact meritor wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesThe nhtsa number assigned to the meritor wabco's recall is 11e-039.pierce's safety recall number is 74b226.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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10V195000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 12/20/2006 to 02/01/2010V (Vehicle)827MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING05/07/201005/10/2010
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesPierce's recall campaign number is 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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V311000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 08/28/2010 to 03/27/2012V (Vehicle)313MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING06/29/201207/02/2012
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryPierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall will begin in july 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesThis is pierce's recall number 74b233.customers may 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.
12V080000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 10/13/2010 to 02/08/2012V (Vehicle)27603/14/2012MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING02/28/201202/29/2012
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 arrow xt, dash cf, quantum and velocity emercency vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2010, through february 8, 2012, and equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2010 engines. the engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
Consequence SummaryIf the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective SummaryPierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge. pierce has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact pierce at 888-974-3723.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC
10V269000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 08/11/2009 to 05/20/2010V (Vehicle)1406/30/2010MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING06/16/201006/16/2010
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 arrow xt, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from august 11, 2009, through may 20, 2010. the rear brake slack adjusters may interfere with the automatic tire chain brackets. the interference occurs at near full stroke of the slack adjusters. due to the varying automatic slack adjuster movement, the slack adjuster may contact the tire chain bracket.
Consequence SummaryIf this interference occurs, the brake capability may be compromised and a crash may occur without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new automatic tire chain bracket free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesPierce's 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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
11V551000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 05/17/2005 to 10/13/2011V (Vehicle)5912/05/2011MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING11/10/201111/18/2011
Defect SummaryPierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through october 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. these compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. the scba compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. the door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.
Consequence SummaryIf the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
Corrective SummaryPierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesPierce safety recall number is 74b186.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 .