1998 PIERCE QUANTUM

2 recalls, 0 complaints

11V384000 Jul 26, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Defect Description
PIERCE HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, CUSTOM CONTENDER, LANCE, ENFORCER, PIERCE ARROW, QUANTUM, SABER AND COMMERCIAL FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 1995, THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2008, CONTAIN A SAFETY DEFECT. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK STRAPS THA... Read more
Consequence
THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER AND STALL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK MAY RUPTURE AND SPILL DIESEL FUEL ON THE ROADWAY. EITHER OF THESE OUTCOMES MAY CAUSE A FIRE TRUCK OR SURROUNDING VEHICLES TO SLIP OR SLIDE ON THE ROADWAY SURFACE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FOR FIRE TRUCKS THAT ARE LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY WITH STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, PIERCE IS NOT OFFERING A FREE REMEDY, BUT WILL OFFER FOR PURCHASE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS ST... Read more
6,803 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
05V072000 Mar 4, 2005
SEATS
Defect Description
CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE SEAT TETHER RESTRAINS THE SEAT DURING PULL TESTING AS THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT ON THEIR OWN. THE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS ARE TOO L... Read more
Consequence
THE OCCUPANT WILL EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION SEAT RESTRAINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS WITH SHORTER TETHERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.
1,600 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING

No complaints found for this vehicle.

PIERCE QUANTUM - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PIERCE QUANTUM across all model years (1995, 2024).

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

PIERCE QUANTUM - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2022 2 0 View
2021 4 0 View
2020 4 0 View
2019 5 0 View
2018 6 0 View
2017 8 0 View
2016 12 0 View
2015 13 0 View
2014 8 0 View
2013 9 0 View
2012 10 0 View
2011 12 0 View
2010 15 0 View
2009 13 1 View
2008 13 0 View
2007 9 0 View
2006 5 0 View
2005 5 1 View
2004 6 0 View
2003 5 0 View
2002 5 0 View
2001 4 1 View
2000 5 0 View
1999 4 0 View
1998 (current) 2 0
1997 2 0 View
1996 2 0 View
1995 1 0 View

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CUSTOM CHASSIS 0 0 View