Pierce Saber 2002
Model Saber made in 2002 by Pierce got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, seats.
Model 2002
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 | ||||||||||||||||
05V351000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 06/01/1999 to 08/27/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 90 | 08/19/2005 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 08/10/2005 | 08/04/2005 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207,seating systems. the rescue body offerings do not meet the pull test requirements. the pedestal seat was mounted by drilling and tapping the cab or body floor. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the pedestal seat fasteners could fail to restrain the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the seat pedestals. if the seat was mounted with tapped fasteners, the fasteners will be removed and a hole will be drilled to replace the mounting fasteners with 7/16 bolts and nuts. the recall began on august 19, 2005. owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |