2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
2 recalls, 1 complaints - 2 TSBs
02V048001 Jan 22, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY (FIRE-RAY) STROBE WARNING LIGHTS, THE STROBE LIGHT HOUSING WAS MADE FROM AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND A PERSON COULD RECEIVE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THEY CAME IN CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE OPERATING THE FIRE-RAY STROBE LIGHTS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD BE LIFE-THREATENING SHOULD A SMALL CHILD OR A PERSON WITH A HEART CONDITION EXPERIENCE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ALSO, A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD EXISTS.
Remedy
FEDERAL SIGNAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE LIGHTS FOR A REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 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... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Jul 29, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
LTR REQUEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE INCIDENTS OF FAILURE OF THE ALL STEER SYSTEM (ELECTRONIC ALL WHEEL STEERING) THAT OCCURRED IN TRUCKS IN FIVE OF THEIR FIRE DEPARTMENTS.*MR WHEN THE ALL STEER SYSTEM FAILED THE REAR AXLE OF THE APPARATUS TURNED AT AN ANGLE WHILE THE FIRE TRUCK WAS IN OPERATION, SWINGING... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
SL-6387-00
Aug 18, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CATERPILLAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NEW SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON CERTAIN C9 ENGINES INSTALLED IN PIERCE FIRE TRUCKS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TWO STAGE WATER PUMP. THE EXISTING SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE
SL-6387-00
Aug 18, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CATERPILLAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NEW SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON CERTAIN C9 ENGINES INSTALLED IN PIERCE FIRE TRUCKS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TWO STAGE WATER PUMP. THE EXISTING SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE
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
ALL WHEEL STEERING MALFUNCTION
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PE96071
Opened: Dec 4, 1996 , Closed: Apr 18, 1997
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
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