Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
ARROW XT
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
11V384000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicles May Lose Power And Stall. In Addition, The Fuel Tank May Rupture And Spill Diesel Fuel On The Roadway. Either Of These Outcomes May Cause A Fire Truck Or Surrounding Vehicles To Slip Or Slide On The Roadway Surface, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19950102
End Of Manufacture
20080121
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6803
Date Owners Notified
20110827
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20110726
Make Campaign Number
74B218