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1996 Pierce Fire TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck 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.

5 recalls

1996 Pierce Fire Truck 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

Supply: quick release valve

Recall 01V-137 · Apr 17, 2001 · 1,046 vehicles

Risk. THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: multiple axle

Recall 01V-113 · Apr 2, 2001 · 147 vehicles

Risk. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER CAN EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED TURNING OF A SINGLE OR A TANDUM REAR AXLE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY OR DEATH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 97V-010 · Jan 31, 1997 · 16 vehicles

Risk. A THROTTLE RETURN PROBLEM CAN DEVELOP DUE TO THE THROTTLE ONLY HAVING ONE RETURN SOURCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Conventional: air

Recall 96V-144 · Jul 26, 1996 · 6 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THESE TRUCKS MAY NOT HOLD ON AN UPHILL OR DOWNHILL GRADE, RESULTING IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF A…

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

1996 vs. every other Fire Truck 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 Fire Truck median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MISMATCHED BRAKE CHAMBERSPE96071 · closed Apr 18, 1997
    No recall

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