Engine: dieselRecall 08V-555 · 2008 Pierce Impel
PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 08V-555 covers 2 2008 Pierce Impel for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V555000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PIERCE RECALLED 2 MY 2008 IMPEL FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
The risk
THE FUEL PUMP PLUG MAY CRACK CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 19, 2008 to January 19, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.