NHTSA Recall 14V778000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V778000; Date: Dec. 8, 2014
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Pierce Quantum; 2009 Pierce Quantum; 2010 Pierce Quantum; 2011 Pierce Quantum
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 185
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 quantum fire apparatus manufactured February 21, 2008, to April 25, 2011. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
How to Fix:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2014. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b258.
Recall Notes:
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: Dec 23, 2014
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