SeatsRecall 05V-351 · Pierce vehicles

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 05V-351 covers 90 Pierce vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected905 models

ReportedAug 10, 2005Owners notified Aug 19, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V351000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS WITH COMMAND CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207,"SEATING SYSTEMS." THE RESCUE BODY OFFERINGS DO NOT MEET THE PULL TEST REQUIREMENTS. THE PEDESTAL SEAT WAS MOUNTED BY DRILLING AND TAPPING THE CAB OR BODY FLOOR.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PEDESTAL SEAT FASTENERS COULD FAIL TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT PEDESTALS. IF THE SEAT WAS MOUNTED WITH TAPPED FASTENERS, THE FASTENERS WILL BE REMOVED AND A HOLE WILL BE DRILLED TO REPLACE THE MOUNTING FASTENERS WITH 7/16" BOLTS AND NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 920-832-3249.

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.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Dash1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Pierce Enforcer1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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

Pierce Quantum1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Pierce Saber1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from June 1, 1999 to August 27, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.