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2001 Pierce Fire TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck has problems

1 complaint 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
Steering10

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

2 recalls

2001 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

Hazard flashing warning lights: unit

Recall 02V-048 · Jan 22, 2002 · 45 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD BE LIFE-THREATENING SHOULD A SMALL CHILD OR A PERSON WITH A HEART CONDITION EXPERIENCE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

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 →

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

2001 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fire Truck owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LTR REQUEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE INCIDENTS OF FAILURE OF THE ALL STEER SYSTEM (ELECTRONIC ALL WHEEL STEERING) THAT OCCURRED IN TRUCKS IN FIVE OF THEIR FIRE DEPARTMENTS.*MR WHEN THE ALL STEER SYSTEM FAILED THE REAR AXLE OF THE APPARATUS TURNED AT AN ANGLE WHILE THE FIRE TRUCK WAS IN OPERATION, SWINGING…
Complaint 10083625 · Jul 27, 2004

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