Vehicle speed controlRecall 97V-010 · 1996 Pierce Fire Truck
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 97V-010 covers 16 1996 Pierce Fire Truck for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V010000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THESE FIRE TRUCKS DO NOT AT LEAST TWO SOURCES OF RETURN ENERGY AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
The risk
A THROTTLE RETURN PROBLEM CAN DEVELOP DUE TO THE THROTTLE ONLY HAVING ONE RETURN SOURCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE THROTTLE ASSEMBY WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED THROTTLE ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 1, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND RETROFIT PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.