1995 PIERCE LANCE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
95E003011 on 09/26/1995
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 02/28/1995
Affected:
4
Defect:
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
Consequence:
If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Correction:
Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
Notes:
System: brakes; air dryer. vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver"1000" or system saver "twin" air dryer. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact pierce at 1-414-832-3000 or rockwell wabco at 1-800-535-5560. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
11V384000 on 07/27/2011
Component:
Fuel system, other
Manufactured:
01/01/1995 - 01/20/2008
Affected:
6,803
Defect:
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 that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. if the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.
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.
Correction:
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 straps and provide instructions for installation. the safety recall began on august 27, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall no. 74b218.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> .

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