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2006 Pierce Custom ContenderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2006 Pierce Custom Contender. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Pierce Custom Contender has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Pierce Custom Contender recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: software

Recall 12V-523 · Oct 31, 2012 · 9 vehicles

Risk. The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pierce.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Custom Contender year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Custom Contender median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Pierce Custom Contender, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Engine RPM's surging during pumping modeEA11008 · closed Nov 9, 2012
    Led to recall 12V-523

Own a 2006 Custom Contender?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.