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2012 PIERCE CONTENDER BIG BLOCK

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

12V311000 Jun 29, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA 2007 AND EPA 2010 DIESEL ENGINES. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE ... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR PIERCE MANUFACTURING, INC. AT 1-920... Read more
313 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 PIERCE CONTENDER BIG BLOCK

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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.

PIERCE CONTENDER BIG BLOCK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PIERCE CONTENDER BIG BLOCK across all model years (2010, 2012).

3 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PIERCE CONTENDER BIG BLOCK - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2012 (current) 1 0
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View

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