NHTSA Recall 01V370000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V370000; Date: Dec. 13, 2001
This could wear a hole through the insulation causing a short circuit and possibly an engine fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Pierce Contender; 2000 Pierce Contender; 2001 Pierce Contender; 1999 Pierce Saber; 2000 Pierce Saber; 2001 Pierce Saber
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fire truck chassis with caterpillar 3126 engines. The alternator cable was routed over the top of the alternator, and in some cases, allowed the cable to make contact with and wear on structural members of the engine enclosure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will re-route the alternator cable routing. Owner notification began December 17, 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:
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 17, 2001
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