Tank assembly: mountingRecall 01V-151 · 1996–2000 Pierce Fire Truck

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 01V-151 covers 800 1996–2000 Pierce Fire Truck for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8001 model

ReportedMay 9, 2001Owners notified May 31, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS WITH OPTIONS FOR FUEL TANK STEP COVERS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT DRAIN HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM STEP LOCATED BELOW THE FUEL FILL OPENING.

The risk

SPILLED FUEL ON THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN CREATE A SLIP HAZARD.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL DRILL HOLES IN THE STEP. THE HOLES WILL HELP DRAIN ANY FUEL THAT IS ACCIDENTALLY SPILLED ON THE STEP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.

PIERCE RECALL NUMBER 74B23.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Fire Truck1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Built from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.