SeatsRecall 05V-072 · Pierce vehicles

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 05V-072 covers 1,600 Pierce vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,6004 models

ReportedMar 4, 2005Owners notified Apr 11, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE SEAT TETHER RESTRAINS THE SEAT DURING PULL TESTING AS THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT ON THEIR OWN. THE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS ARE TOO LONG.

The risk

THE OCCUPANT WILL EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION SEAT RESTRAINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS WITH SHORTER TETHERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Dash1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Pierce Enforcer2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Pierce Lance1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Pierce Quantum1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from September 12, 1996 to February 7, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.