NHTSA Recall 12V523000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V523000; Date: Oct. 31, 2012
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Pierce Custom Contender; 2007 Pierce Custom Contender; 2008 Pierce Custom Contender
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a caterpillar c9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's rpm's to surge while in pump mode.
How to Fix:
Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Recall Notes:
This is pierce recall number 74b235. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 5, 2012
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