NHTSA Recall 08V574000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V574000; Date: Oct. 31, 2008
This may result in a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2008 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2007 Pierce Velocity; 2008 Pierce Velocity
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 76
Recall Summary:
Pierce is recalling 76 my 2007-2008 arrow xt and velocity fire trucks equipped with caterpillar c13 diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
How to Fix:
Pierce is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e054). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
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: Jan 7, 2009
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