01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2015 Pierce Dash Cf recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V809000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- October 27, 2022
- Potential units
- 299campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF fire trucks. Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.
Why it matters: The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B323.
Owner notification: November 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
NHTSA 16V923000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 22, 2016
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dash emergency vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to September 30, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The affected vehicles have a starter motor that may be damaged from interference with to an incorrect cab lift pump bracket that was installed.
Why it matters: The interference may result in possible starter motor failure or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the bracket and starter motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B279.
Owner notification: January 11, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
NHTSA 16V585000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- August 5, 2016
- Potential units
- 470campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Why it matters: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B277.
Owner notification: September 2, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
NHTSA 15V516000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- August 13, 2015
- Potential units
- 191campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash CF, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconnect.
Why it matters: If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a stronger driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B265.
Owner notification: September 15, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
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