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1997 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK

2 recalls, 0 complaints

01V151000 May 9, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS WITH OPTIONS FOR FUEL TANK STEP COVERS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT DRAIN HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM STEP LOCATED BELOW THE FUEL FILL OPENING.
Consequence
SPILLED FUEL ON THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN CREATE A SLIP HAZARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DRILL HOLES IN THE STEP. THE HOLES WILL HELP DRAIN ANY FUEL THAT IS ACCIDENTALLY SPILLED ON THE STEP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE T... Read more
800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
01V113000 Apr 2, 2001
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OSHKOSH ALL-STEER ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM. THE REAR WHEELS OF A FIRE ENGINE CAN TURN UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM KEY IS ON AND MOISTURE PENETRATES TO THE WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SENSOR TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU... Read more
Consequence
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER CAN EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED TURNING OF A SINGLE OR A TANDUM REAR AXLE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY OR DEATH TO A PEDESTRIAN OR FIRE FIGHTER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR NICKED WIRES AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETE.
147 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, PIERCE FIRE TRUCK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

SQ01006 Opened: Mar 15, 2001 , Closed: Apr 6, 2001
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999
ALL WHEEL STEERING MALFUNCTION
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PE96071 Opened: Dec 4, 1996 , Closed: Apr 18, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
MISMATCHED BRAKE CHAMBERS
DURING INSPECTION ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IT WAS FIND OUT THAT THE LEFT SIDE WAS DIFFERETY FROM THE RIGHT

PIERCE FIRE TRUCK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PIERCE FIRE TRUCK across all model years (1989, 2001).

25 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PIERCE FIRE TRUCK - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 2 1 View
2000 3 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 2 0 View
1997 (current) 2 0
1996 5 0 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 2 0 View
1990 2 0 View
1989 1 0 View

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