NHTSA Recall 01V322004
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V322004; Date: Dec. 11, 2001
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Pierce Custom Contender; 2001 Pierce Saber
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 54
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began December 10, 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 74b29. 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: Dec 10, 2001
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