Pierce Arrow Xt (2003) – 13V525000

Defect Description For Recall

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000-2009 Enforcer And Model Year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, And Arrow Xt Vehicles. While Raising Or Lowering The Cab As Part Of Vehicle Maintenance, The Mounts On Which The Cab Tilt Cylinders Pivot May Fatigue And Fail Allowing The Cab To Fall Until The Safety Catch Activates.

Make Of Vehicle

PIERCE

Model Of Vehicle

ARROW XT

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

13V525000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

If A Person Is In The Path Of The Moving Cab When A Mount Fails, The Person May Be Hit By The Falling Cab, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Pierce Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Affix New Safety Signs Advising The Operator To Stay Clear Of The Cab While It Is Being Tilted, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 6, 2014. Owners May Contact Pierce At 1-920-832-3000. Pierce’S Recall Number Is 74B240.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Start Of Manufacture

20001001

End Of Manufacture

20100531

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3115

Date Owners Notified

20140106

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Date Report Received

20131022

Make Campaign Number

74B240

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard