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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V255000

2004 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2001 Pierce Lance | 2002 Pierce Lance | 2003 Pierce Lance | 2004 Pierce Lance | 2005 Pierce Lance | 2006 Pierce Lance | 2007 Pierce Lance | 2008 Pierce Lance | 2003 Pierce Enforcer | 2007 Pierce Enforcer | 2008 Pierce Enforcer | 1998 Pierce Lance | 2008 Pierce Dash | 2003 Pierce Dash | 2002 Pierce Dash | 2006 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2005 Pierce Enforcer | 1999 Pierce Lance | 2000 Pierce Lance — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Published April 28, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V255000, published April 28, 2011 and initiated April 26, 2011. Recalling firm: Pierce Manufacturing; 2004 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2001 Pierce Lance | 2002 Pierce Lance | 2003 Pierce Lance | 2004 Pierce Lance | 2005 Pierce Lance | 2006 Pierce Lance | 2007 Pierce Lance | 2008 Pierce Lance | 2003 Pierce Enforcer | 2007 Pierce Enforcer | 2008 Pierce Enforcer | 1998 Pierce Lance | 2008 Pierce Dash | 2003 Pierce Dash | 2002 Pierce Dash | 2006 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2005 Pierce Enforcer | 1999 Pierce Lance | 2000 Pierce Lance — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
PIERCE
Model
ARROW XT
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Lot
2004 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2001 PIERCE LANCE | 2002 PIERCE LANCE | 2003 PIERCE LANCE | 2004 PIERCE LANCE | 2005 PIERCE LANCE | 2006 PIERCE LANCE | 2007 PIERCE LANCE | 2008 PIERCE LANCE | 2003 PIERCE ENFORCER | 2007 PIERCE ENFORCER | 2008 PIERCE ENFORCER | 1998 PIERCE LANCE | 2008 PIERCE DASH | 2003 PIERCE DASH | 2002 PIERCE DASH | 2006 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2005 PIERCE ENFORCER | 1999 PIERCE LANCE | 2000 PIERCE LANCE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2001 Pierce Lance | 2002 Pierce Lance | 2003 Pierce Lance | 2004 Pierce Lance | 2005 Pierce Lance | 2006 Pierce Lance | 2007 Pierce Lance | 2008 Pierce Lance | 2003 Pierce Enforcer | 2007 Pierce Enforcer | 2008 Pierce Enforcer | 1998 Pierce Lance | 2008 Pierce Dash | 2003 Pierce Dash | 2002 Pierce Dash | 2006 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2005 Pierce Enforcer | 1999 Pierce Lance | 2000 Pierce Lance — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V255000 on April 28, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PIERCE. Model: ARROW XT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)