Defect Description For Recall
Certain Fire Trucks Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, ‘Seating Systems.’ The Seat Tether Restrains The Seat During Pull Testing As The Suspension Components Are Not Designed To Restrain The Seat On Their Own. The Suspension Seat Tethers Are Too Long.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
Quantum
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
05V072000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
The Occupant Will Experience Insufficient Suspension Seat Restraint Which Could Lead To Personal Injury Or Death In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace Suspension Seat Tethers With Shorter Tethers. The Recall Began On April 11, 2005. Owners May Contact Pierce At 1-888-974-3723.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19960912
End Of Manufacture
20050207
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1600
Date Owners Notified
20050411
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20050304
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207