Electrical system: softwareRecall 12V-523 · 2006–2008 Pierce Custom Contender
PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 12V-523 covers 9 2006–2008 Pierce Custom Contender for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V523000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.
The risk
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
The fix
Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
This is Pierce recall number 74B235.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 December 26, 2006 to March 28, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- RPM's surging during pump modeNHTSA
- Engine RPM's surging during pumping modeNHTSA