Defect Description For Recall
Pierce Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2012 Vehicles Manufactured From August 28, 2010, Through March 27, 2012, Equipped With Detroit Diesel Dd13 Epa 2007 And Epa 2010 Diesel Engines. The Pump To Rail High Pressure Fuel Line Support System Used On These Engines Is Sensitive To Assembly Torque And May Be Damaged During Service Work. As A Result Of Other Repairs, The Line Supports May Loosen, Potentially Leading To Fuel Line Cracking And A Fuel Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
CONTENDER BIG BLOCK
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
12V311000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source May Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Pierce Will Notify Owners, And The High Pressure Fuel Line Support System Will Be Replaced By Daimler Truck North America (Dtna) Authorized Service Facilities, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 18, 2012. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-547-0712 Or Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. At 1-920-832-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20100828
End Of Manufacture
20120327
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
313
Date Owners Notified
20120718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20120629
Make Campaign Number
74B233