Defect Description For Recall
Pierce Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Arrow Xt, Custom Contender, Dash Cf, Impel, Saber, And Velocity Emergency Vehicles Manufactured From January 24, 2011, Through April 19, 2011, Equipped With A Cummins Isb, Isx, Isc, Or Isl Diesel Engine. The V-Band Clamp Assembly, Part Numbers Q187684, Q187685, And Q187686, Used To Connect The Inlet And Outlet Cone SeCTIons To The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (Doc)/Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Include A T-Bolt Which Can Fracture And Fail When Subjected To Stress Or Load. A Fracture Or Failure Of The T-Bolt May Cause The Clamp To Loosen And The Inlet Or Outlet SeCTIons Attached To The Doc/Dpf Housing To Disconnect.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
DASH CF
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V422000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If The Inlet Or Outlet SeCTIons Disconnect, Hot Exhaust Gases Can Vent Prior To Exiting The TaiLPIpe, Creating The Risk Of Combustion And A Fire. If Both Clamps Fail, There Is A Risk In Some Applications That The Doc/Dpf Housing May Detach Completely, Creating A Road Hazard.
Fix Defect
Pierce Is Working With Cummins To Identify And Notify Owners Of The Recall Campaign. Repairs Will Be Performed By Authorized Cummins Dealers Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 10, 2011. Owners May Contact Cummins At 1-812-377-5000 Or Pierce At 1-920-832-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20110124
End Of Manufacture
20110419
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
20111010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20110817
Make Campaign Number
74B221