2015 Pierce Tanker | 2015 Pierce Pumper | 2016 Pierce Tanker | 2016 Pierce Pumper — Exterior lighting
Published July 21, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 21, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V546000, published July 21, 2016. Recalling firm: Pierce Manufacturing; 2015 Pierce Tanker | 2015 Pierce Pumper | 2016 Pierce Tanker | 2016 Pierce Pumper — Exterior lighting.
What's the hazard
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis manufactured September 27, 2014, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. Since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment.
What to do
Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B275.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Model
- TANKER
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Lot
- 2015 PIERCE TANKER | 2015 PIERCE PUMPER | 2016 PIERCE TANKER | 2016 PIERCE PUMPER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Pierce Tanker | 2015 Pierce Pumper | 2016 Pierce Tanker | 2016 Pierce Pumper — Exterior lighting recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V546000 on July 21, 2016. Reported hazard: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis manufactured September 27, 2014, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. Since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B275.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PIERCE. Model: TANKER.