2005 PIERCE LANCE Recalls (6)

Campaign:
05V220000 on 05/12/2005
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
12/31/2003 - 12/02/2004
Affected:
49
Defect:
Certain fire trucks equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam castings may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Consequence:
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Correction:
Holland is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. owners may contact holland at 616-396-6501 or pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
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:
05V355000 on 08/08/2005
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 06/30/2005
Affected:
150
Defect:
On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. this condition occurs during full turn steering and full suspension jounce compression.
Consequence:
This interference may cause chafing leading to a potential front air brake hose failure. in the event of a front brake hose failure, loss of front braking will occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the existing front axle interlock sensor bracket and install a new bracket in a new location avoiding the front axle brake hose. the recall began on october 13, 2005. owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.
Notes:
Customers mayalso 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:
10V300000 on 06/29/2010
Component:
Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured:
02/19/2003 - 03/26/2009
Affected:
25
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. these trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. the hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence:
If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. potential injury to people and property may occur. the sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
Correction:
A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 4, 2010. owner 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:
10V423000 on 09/21/2010
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
05/29/1998 - 11/24/2008
Affected:
2,652
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. the steering gear bracket may fracture and break. if this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence:
Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. the safety recall began on october 12, 2010. owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip. the remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall no. 74b207.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:
11V255000 on 04/27/2011
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
05/29/1998 - 05/11/2008
Affected:
5,022
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from june 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. after repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. if the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position.
Consequence:
If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the existing accelerator arm and install a redesigned pedal arm free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall no. 74b215.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:
13V525000 on 11/06/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
09/30/2000 - 05/30/2010
Affected:
3,115
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing inc. (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 enforcer and model year 2000-2010 dash, lance, and arrow xt vehicles. while raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.
Consequence:
If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2014. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. pierce's recall number is 74b240.
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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