Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Fire Truck Chassis With Caterpillar 3126 Engines. The Alternator Cable Was Routed Over The Top Of The Alternator, And In Some Cases, Allowed The Cable To Make Contact With And Wear On Structural Members Of The Engine Enclosure.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
CONTENDER
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V370000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
This Could Wear A Hole Through The Insulation Causing A Short Circuit And Possibly An Engine Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Route The Alternator Cable Routing. Owner Notification Began December 17, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Pierce At 1-888-974-3723.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing,Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19991209
End Of Manufacture
20010112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17
Date Owners Notified
20011217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20011213