Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fire Apparatus Equipped With Kenworth Chassis, Caterpillar C7 Or 3126E And 2002 Engines, And Horton Fan Hubs. The Fan Hub Mounting Bolts Can Fail Resulting In The Hub And Fan Assembly Separating From The Engine. The Loss Of Clamp Load Causes Unwanted Vibration In The Assembly That Leads To Bolt Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V524000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
If The Bolts Fail, The Complete Hub And Fan Assembly Could Separate From The Engine Resulting In Equipment Damage And/Or Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add A Rigid Spacer Across The Two Lower Mounting Holes Of The Fan Hub To Maintain The ClaMPIng Force And Replace All The Bolts And Washers. Owner Notification Begin In Late December 2003. Owners Should Contact Pierce At 1-888-974-3723.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20030203
End Of Manufacture
20030725
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20031215