FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Published July 28, 2011 · Recall initiated: July 26, 2011
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Model
- QUANTUM
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Lot
- 1999 PIERCE QUANTUM | 2003 PIERCE DASH | 2002 PIERCE DASH | 1997 PIERCE DASH | 1996 PIERCE DASH | 2002 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER | 2000 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER | 2003 PIERCE LANCE | 2000 PIERCE ARROW | 1998 PIERCE ARROW | 1997 PIERCE ARROW | 2002 PIERCE LANCE | 2001 PIERCE LANCE | 1998 PIERCE LANCE | 1995 PIERCE LANCE | 2003 PIERCE ENFORCER | 2003 PIERCE QUANTUM | 2002 PIERCE QUANTUM | 2001 PIERCE QUANTUM | 2000 PIERCE QUANTUM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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