Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 14V-778 · 2008–2011 Pierce Quantum
Pierce Manufacturing recall 14V-778 covers 185 2008–2011 Pierce Quantum for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V778000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Quantum fire apparatus manufactured February 21, 2008, to April 25, 2011. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
The risk
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B258.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 21, 2008 to April 25, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Throttle Pedal Springs May FractureNHTSA