2016 PIERCE DASH CF Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 16V123000 on 03/01/2016
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Manufactured:
- 10/12/2015 - 02/08/2016
- Affected:
- 239
- Defect:
- Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 arrow-xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured october 13, 2015, to february 9, 2016. the fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the drive shaft may have been improperly tightened.
- Consequence:
- If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will check and correct the tightness of all bolts for the universal joint caps, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2016. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b270.
- 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:
- 16V585000 on 08/04/2016
- Component:
- Power train:manual transmission
- Manufactured:
- 06/28/2015 - 06/29/2016
- Affected:
- 470
- Defect:
- Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 arrow, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured june 29, 2015, to june 30, 2016. the affected vehicles may be equipped with certain c20 and c21 split-shaft transmissions from waterous. this transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. a component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
- Consequence:
- If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. the recall began on september 2, 2016. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b277.
- 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:
- 16V923000 on 12/21/2016
- Component:
- Electrical system:starter assembly
- Manufactured:
- 10/16/2014 - 09/29/2016
- Affected:
- 23
- Defect:
- Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 dash emergency vehicles manufactured october 17, 2014, to september 30, 2016 and equipped with cummins isl engines. the affected vehicles have a starter motor that may be damaged from interference with to an incorrect cab lift pump bracket that was installed.
- Consequence:
- The interference may result in possible starter motor failure or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the bracket and starter motor, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2017. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b279.
- 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.
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