Defect Description For Recall
Certain Fire Trucks With Command Cabs Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207,”Seating Systems.” The Rescue Body Offerings Do Not Meet The Pull Test Requirements. The Pedestal Seat Was Mounted By Drilling And Tapping The Cab Or Body Floor.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
Quantum
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
05V351000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Pedestal Seat Fasteners Could Fail To Restrain The Seat, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Seat Pedestals. If The Seat Was Mounted With Tapped Fasteners, The Fasteners Will Be Removed And A Hole Will Be Drilled To Replace The Mounting Fasteners With 7/16″ Bolts And Nuts. The Recall Began On August 19, 2005. Owners May Contact Pierce At 920-832-3249.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
20040827
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
90
Date Owners Notified
20050819
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20050810
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207