NHTSA Recall 01V151000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V151000; Date: May. 9, 2001
Spilled fuel on the fuel tank steps can create a slip hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Pierce Fire Truck; 1997 Pierce Fire Truck; 1998 Pierce Fire Truck; 1999 Pierce Fire Truck; 2000 Pierce Fire Truck
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 800
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. Certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
How to Fix:
Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Recall Notes:
Pierce recall number 74b23. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 2001
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