Fuel system, otherRecall 11V-384 · Pierce vehicles

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 11V-384 covers 6,803 Pierce vehicles for a fuel system, other problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2011.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,8039 models

ReportedJul 26, 2011Owners notified Aug 27, 2011

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 11V384000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

PIERCE HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, CUSTOM CONTENDER, LANCE, ENFORCER, PIERCE ARROW, QUANTUM, SABER AND COMMERCIAL FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 1995, THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2008, CONTAIN A SAFETY DEFECT. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK STRAPS THAT MAY CORRODE DUE TO WINTER ROAD SALT OR LIQUID DE-ICING CHEMICALS. IF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODE SUFFICIENTLY, THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTING STRAPS MAY FRACTURE AND THE FUEL TANK MAY FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.

The risk

THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER AND STALL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK MAY RUPTURE AND SPILL DIESEL FUEL ON THE ROADWAY. EITHER OF THESE OUTCOMES MAY CAUSE A FIRE TRUCK OR SURROUNDING VEHICLES TO SLIP OR SLIDE ON THE ROADWAY SURFACE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

FOR FIRE TRUCKS THAT ARE LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY WITH STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, PIERCE IS NOT OFFERING A FREE REMEDY, BUT WILL OFFER FOR PURCHASE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS STRAPS AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.

PIERCE SAFETY RECALL NO. 74B218.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

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

9 models

Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Arrow1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Pierce Arrow XT2003

Pierce Commercial1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Pierce Custom Contender2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Pierce Dash1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Pierce Enforcer2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Pierce Lance1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Pierce Quantum1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Pierce Saber1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Built from January 2, 1995 to January 21, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

Feb 28, 2011
Fuel Tank Straps Fail due to CorrosionPE11006 · closed Aug 5, 2011
NHTSA