NHTSA Campaign Id 05V351000; Date: Aug. 10, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:1999 Pierce Dash; 2000 Pierce Dash; 2001 Pierce Dash; 2002 Pierce Dash; 2003 Pierce Dash; 2004 Pierce Dash; 1999 Pierce Enforcer; 2000 Pierce Enforcer; 2001 Pierce Enforcer; 2002 Pierce Enforcer; 2003 Pierce Enforcer; 2004 Pierce Enforcer; 1999 Pierce Lance; 2000 Pierce Lance; 2001 Pierce Lance; 2002 Pierce Lance; 2003 Pierce Lance; 2004 Pierce Lance; 1999 Pierce Quantum; 2000 Pierce Quantum; 2001 Pierce Quantum; 2002 Pierce Quantum; 2003 Pierce Quantum; 2004 Pierce Quantum; 1999 Pierce Saber; 2000 Pierce Saber; 2001 Pierce Saber; 2002 Pierce Saber; 2003 Pierce Saber; 2004 Pierce Saber
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 90
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix: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.
Recall Notes:Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 19, 2005
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