Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 01V-370 · Pierce vehicles

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 01V-370 covers 17 Pierce vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected172 models

ReportedDec 13, 2001Owners notified Dec 17, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V370000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS WITH CATERPILLAR 3126 ENGINES. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE WAS ROUTED OVER THE TOP OF THE ALTERNATOR, AND IN SOME CASES, ALLOWED THE CABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH AND WEAR ON STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE ENGINE ENCLOSURE.

The risk

THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE THROUGH THE INSULATION CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 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.

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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Contender1999, 2000, 2001

Pierce Saber1999, 2000, 2001

Built from December 9, 1999 to January 12, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.