2003 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 11 TSBs
07V470000 Oct 5, 2007
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A PITMAN ARM MIGHT FRACTURE UNDER SEVERE LOAD CAUSED BY THREE LOADING CONDITIONS. IN ALL CASES, THE FRONT AXLE MUST BE TURNED FULL LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE (1) SIMULTANEOUSLY BACKING UP AND BRAKING HARD, (2) DRIVING ONE WHEEL OVER ... Read more
Consequence
SUCH A BREAK COULD LEAD TO THE SUSPENSION LOSING ONE OF ITS ANCHOR POINTS, THEREBY POTENTIALLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PITMAN ARMS WITH PITMAN ARMS MADE OF HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 920-832-3000.
04V567000 Dec 9, 2004
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE ALL WHEEL STEER OPTION, THE POSITION OF THE FRONT AXLE IS SENSED BY AN OPTICAL ENCODER MOUNTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AXLE KINGPIN, WHICH IS PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS BY AN OUTER CASE. THIS CASE SHARES A COMMON GREASE CAVITY WITH THE KINGPIN. OIL THAT... Read more
Consequence
OIL ON THE DISC CAN CAUSE THE ENCODER TO SEND INCORRECT WHEEL POSITION INFORMATION AND CAN CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO STEER UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENCODERS WITH NEW ENCODERS WITH MORE ROBUST SEALS. THE CONTROL SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED TO PRODUCE AN ERROR CODE AND DISABLE THE REAR STEERING FUNCTION IF UNUSUAL ENCODER INPUTS ARE DETECTED. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 25, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-372... Read more
03V380000 Oct 8, 2003
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS WITH TANDEM STEER AXLES. THE TRW TIE-ROD ON THE REAR-MOST AXLE OF A TANDEM AXLE IS RESTRAINED FROM ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT BY A PAIR OF ANTI-ROTATION SEALS LOCATED AT THE BALL SOCKET JOINTS. THESE ANTI-ROTATION SEALS WILL COMPRESS OVER TIME. IF THE ANTI-ROTATION SEAL ALLOWS TOO... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TIE-ROD WILL ALLOW ONE OF THE WHEELS TO SWING TO THE LIMIT OF ITS STEERING STOP, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
11 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
SB_624.1
Dec 11, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
To consolidate the ASY Galvanized and E-Coat Frame Rail Repair Procedures into a combined communication to provide proper instructions for repairing frame rails that have corroded due to wear/chipping over time, road salt/brine, humidity, a
PB_663
Nov 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
As a product improvement, Pierce will be changing coolant probes from a contact probe to a capacitive sensor.
PB_637.2
Oct 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fault Code 241 for the vehicle speed sensor can potentially lead to customer complaints that the vehicle's speedometer can max out or read incorrectly.
PB_637.2
Oct 31, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Fault Code 241 for the vehicle speed sensor can potentially lead to customer complaints that the vehicle's speedometer can max out or read incorrectly.
WB_653
Oct 2, 2023
010000 STEERING
Improper installation of the vent lines that connect the wheel ends and carrier can cause the seals to blow out and leak oil. This document is to alert our dealers to check the T3 rear axles in their coverage area and to provide how to corr
WB_653
Oct 2, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Improper installation of the vent lines that connect the wheel ends and carrier can cause the seals to blow out and leak oil. This document is to alert our dealers to check the T3 rear axles in their coverage area and to provide how to corr
PB_633
Jun 20, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin will provide instruction to measure current torque rod specifications to ensure that the correct HendricksonA? TRAAX RODA? torque rods and shims (if applicable) are ordered for replacement, if desired to change to. These torqu
SB_624
Mar 7, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Proper repair of frame rail corrosion.
PB_567
Jul 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
To improve customer experiences by eliminating most needs for an engineering review, this service bulletin clarifies the upgrade procedure from PMA300 to PMA500 governors. Two options are given. The first option applies only to vehicles tha
PB_567
Jul 22, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
To improve customer experiences by eliminating most needs for an engineering review, this service bulletin clarifies the upgrade procedure from PMA300 to PMA500 governors. Two options are given. The first option applies only to vehicles tha
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.
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