Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Fire Trucks Equipped With Electronic Throttle Control/Accelerator Pedals Supplied By Williams Controls Industries. The Weld Attaching The Clevis To The Plate Has Insufficient Penetration And Could Allow The Clevis To Separate From The Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM CONTENDER
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V322004
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
If The Clevis Separated From The Plate While The Vehicle Was In Use, The Vehicle Would Return To Idle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Pedals. Owner Notification Began December 10, 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
20010807
End Of Manufacture
20011128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
54
Date Owners Notified
20011210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20011211
Make Campaign Number
74B29