2007 PIERCE QUANTUM Recalls (9)

Campaign:
08V020000 on 01/14/2008
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Manufactured:
09/28/2007 - 11/28/2007
Affected:
22
Defect:
On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
Consequence:
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V598000 on 11/17/2008
Component:
Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
Manufactured:
04/16/2007 - 04/24/2008
Affected:
15
Defect:
Pierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. interference with the brake caliper adjuster bolt sleeve and the suspension beam may occur. this interference may occur if the right hand and left hand brake components were assembled on the wrong side of the axle. the adjuster bolt is designed to rotate as the brake pads wear. if the sleeve becomes damaged, the sleeve may prevent the adjuster from rotating.
Consequence:
If the adjuster can not rotate, brake performance may be compromised and a crash may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. all owners have been notified by arvinmeritor.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09V341000 on 08/30/2009
Component:
Air bags: roll protection
Manufactured:
12/04/2007 - 07/14/2009
Affected:
28
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. the sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction resulting in an inadvertent deployment of the protection system.
Consequence:
Inadvertent deployment of the side-roll protection system could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on august 31, 2009. owners may contact pierce toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes:
Pierce's recall campaign number 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V195000 on 05/09/2010
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
12/19/2006 - 01/31/2010
Affected:
827
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence:
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Correction:
Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on may 28, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce's recall campaign number is 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V317000 on 07/07/2010
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Affected:
45
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from october 11, 2006 through june 16, 2010 and equipped with meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brakes and onspot automatic tire chains. the meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with the onspot automatic tire chain brackets. this interference may restrict the caliper from full movement.
Consequence:
If this interference occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning and a crash may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install new automatic tire chain brackets. the new brackets provide additional clearance for the full actuation of the disc brake calipers. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began in july 2010. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
15V615000 on 09/30/2015
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 03/30/2007
Affected:
910
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, lance, impel, and quantum vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to march 31, 2007. in the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
Consequence:
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 10, 2015. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b267.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V615000 on 09/30/2015
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 03/30/2007
Affected:
910
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, lance, impel, and quantum vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to march 31, 2007. in the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
Consequence:
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 10, 2015. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b267.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V348000 on 05/30/2017
Component:
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Manufactured:
09/29/1999 - 10/21/2013
Affected:
225
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric all-steer rear steering option. the affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
Consequence:
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed on july 24, 2017. a second notice will be mailed when parts become available. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V463000 on 07/15/2018
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
12/05/2007 - 10/23/2017
Affected:
17
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 pierce velocity, impel, arrow-xt, quantum, and enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket. the bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.
Consequence:
If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2018. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b290.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2007 PIERCE QUANTUM TSB

Bulletin:
SB-74B178
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
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

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