Technical Service Bulletins
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Dealer Notificat
Aug 15, 2014
101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
Field Update Notice #74B253 Hercules CAFS Hydraulic Hose. Pierce has ddetermined some vehicles built with the Hercules CAFS m;ay have had an incorrect hydraulic hose installed.
348
Jul 11, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Dealer Letter-IM
Jul 1, 2014
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Notice - IMMI has decided that certain L9 buckles manufactured between August 2, 2013 and September 13, 2013 have a potential nonconformance to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.
347-PN 32-2283
Apr 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
#345
Feb 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-335
Apr 2, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PIERCE: ON SOME TRUCKS, AN ISSUE WITH THE PUMP ENGAGING CORRECTLY, GOING FROM ROAD TO PUMP AND A CLUNKING NOISE IS HEARD. GEAR TEETH BUTT UP AGAINST EACH OTHER INSTEAD OF ENGAGING AS IT SHOULD. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SB-294
Feb 4, 2013
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
PIERCE: NEW DEVELOPMENTS, THAT IS AN ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVE, TO ENHANCE MASTER AND SLAVE STEERING GEARS WITH LATEST SPECIFICATIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL COVER (UMBRELLA) SEAL. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-74B204
Aug 2, 2010
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
PIERCE MFG: A SMALL NUMBER OF BATTERY SWITCH CABLES MAY BE RUBBING ON STRUCTURAL ANGLE WELDED INTO THE SEAT BASE. IF THIS OCCURS THE INSULATION ON THE WIRE MAY RUB THROUGH POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE. *PE
FU-74B206
Jul 13, 2010
022510 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
PIERCE MANUFACTURING: SOME TRUCKS WITH TIRE CHAINS INSTALLED ON THE REAR AXLE MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR THE REAR BRAKES. *RM
SB-74-B-201
Jun 7, 2010
043000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
PIERCE MANUFACTURING: ONSPOT BRAKE CLEARANCE UPDATE. A SMALL NUMBER OF TRUCKS WITH ONSPOT (TIRE CHAINS) INSTALLED ON THE REAR AXLE MAY CAUSE A RESTRICTION TO THE REAR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER OPERATION. ALL UNITS MUST BE INSPECTED IMMEDIATEL
TSB-74B175
Feb 10, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIERCE MFG: MULTIPLE UNITS HAVE EXPERIENCED MOISTURE COLLECTING WITHIN THE ROTO MOLDED EVAPORATOR HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. PROPER CYCLING OF AIR CONDITION SYSTEM. UPDATED ELECTRIC HARNESS. LOWER BATTERY BOX DUE TO POSITIVE POST.
49-565
Dec 3, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PIERCE: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN) FOR A SERIES OF FIRE APPARATUS WERE INCORRECTLY ASSIGNED USING THE LETTER I TO DESIGNATE THE IMPEL CHASSIS MODEL IN THE 5TH POSITION OF THE VIN. MAKE AND MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
FU-74-B-174
Sep 16, 2008
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PIERCE: AUXILIARY FRONT BRAKE LOCK OPERATION. FRONT BRAKES MAY NOT BE APPLIED WHEN VALVE IS ACTUATED. ITS CAUSED BY A VARIETY OF DISCREPANCIES IN THE FRONT BRAKE LOCK AIR SYSTEM. MAKE AND MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-265
Jul 18, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PIERCE MANUFACTURER: DIFFICULTIES GETTING THE SMARTDOCK TO RELEASE THE BOTTLE, EITHER WHILE DOING DAILY INSPECTIONS OR WHILE THE PRODUCT IS IN USE. *PE
PMI-OTC
Jul 15, 2008
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
PIERCE: SOME EX225 AIR DISC CALIPERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT ORIENTATION ONTO AXLES EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON FIREMAAX SUSPENSIONS. MODEL AND MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-74B178
Feb 1, 2008
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE MFGR: A CHANGE IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CERTAIN CAB DOOR LATCHES MAY HAVE AFFECTED PROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE LATCHING MECHANISM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
050903
May 9, 2003
350000 EQUIPMENT
THE 7/8 INCH FASTENERS USED TO ATTACHED THE AERIAL DEVICE TO THE TORQUE BOX AND ROTATIONAL BEARING ON SOME UNITS RECENTLY SHIPPED FROM PIERCE ALLOWS LESS THAN ENGINEERING SPECIFICATINSF FOR TORQUE. *TT
74B42
Feb 13, 2003
160000 STRUCTURE
PUMPER REAR SUBSTRUCTURE ASSEMBILES BUILT WITH INCORRECT SUPPORT CHANNEL MATERIAL. *TT
112502
Nov 25, 2002
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
HENDRICKSON TORQUE RODS FOR THE RIDEWELL DYNALASTIC REAR TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION. *TT
103102
Oct 31, 2002
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CUSTOM CHASSIS FRAME RAIL INSPECTION FOR DASH AND LANCE AERIALS. *TT
101702
Oct 17, 2002
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CUSTOM CHASSIS FRAME RAIL INSPECTION FOR PIERCE DASH AND LANCE CHASSIS WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. *TT