Defect Description For Recall
Pierce Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2012 Arrow Xt, Dash Cf, Quantum And Velocity Emercency Vehicles Manufactured From October 13, 2010, Through February 8, 2012, And Equipped With Detroit Diesel Dd13 Epa 2010 Engines. The Engine Shutdown Software Normally Provided To Protect The Engine And Vehicle May Not Have Been Disabled On Engines Intended For Emergency Vehicle Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
DASH CF
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V080000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Operator Receives And Ignores Multiple Warnings Indicating The Need For Operator Intervention, The Engine May Shut Down Unexpectedly. Unexpected Emergency Vehicle Engine Shutdown Under Certain Conditions Could Hamper Rescue Operations And Place The Public At Risk.
Fix Defect
Pierce Will Notify Owners, And Detroit Diesel Dealers Will Disable The Engine Shutdown Software, Free Of Charge. Pierce Has Not Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Pierce At 888-974-3723.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20101013
End Of Manufacture
20120208
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
276
Date Owners Notified
20120314
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20120228