2008 PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs
09V238000 Jun 25, 2009
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
PIERCE IS RECALLING 466 MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 FIRE APPARATUS BODIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 10, 2003 AND MARCH 9, 2009, AND MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SCBA CYLINDER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE COMPARTMENTS EXTEND INBOARD HORIZONTALLY FROM THE SIDE OF THE REAR BODY. THE SCBA COMP... Read more
Consequence
IF THE DOOR OPENS, THE SCBA CYLINDERS MAY FALL OUT OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY BECOMING ROAD HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
SB_628
May 2, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Proper application of ladder rung covers with adhesives to ensure binding to ladder rungs.
SB_628
May 2, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Proper application of ladder rung covers with adhesives to ensure binding to ladder rungs.
SB_446.1
Apr 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The GEN 1 Husky 3 foam pump from FSC is being discontinued. To keep supporting our customers, a conversion kit is available to install the GEN 2 Husky 3 foam pump in place of the GEN 1.
Dealer Letter -
Sep 3, 2014
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Field Update Notice #74B254 75' Hal Slide Pad Torque. Pierce has identified that certain 75' Heavy Duty Aluminum Ladders (HAL) have had the slide pads replaced between the base section and mid-section.
Dealer Letter -
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Update Notice #74B254 75' Hal Slide Pad Torque. Pierce has identified that certain 75' Heavy Duty Aluminum Ladders (HAL) have had the slide pads replaced between the base section and mid-section.
Dealer Letter -
Sep 3, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Field Update Notice #74B254 75' Hal Slide Pad Torque. Pierce has identified that certain 75' Heavy Duty Aluminum Ladders (HAL) have had the slide pads replaced between the base section and mid-section.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE18009
Opened: Aug 21, 2018 — Closed: Apr 8, 2019
Unintended aerial platform movement
This Preliminary Evaluation (PE) was opened August 21, 2018 based on 5 consumer complaints for unintended aerial platform movement on the subject vehicles. ODI complaint numbers 11101301, 11101303, 11101304, 11101305 and 11105134 allege there is a defect with the aerial ladder control mechanism that... Read more
PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER across all model years (2003–2009).
7
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths