2008 Pierce Custom Contender recalls

Defect: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.

Why it matters: The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.

Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Owner notification: November 5, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING

Defect: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from december 19, 2007, through october 7, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Why it matters: If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Pierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on december 16, 2011. owners may contact meritor wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Owner notification: December 16, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING

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.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: October 4, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING