There have been 10 safety recalls for the Pierce Custom Contender. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pierce Custom Contender.
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2008 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2010 Pierce Custom Contender, 2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2005 Pierce Dash, 2005 Pierce Enforcer, 2005 Pierce Impel, 2009 Pierce Impel, 2010 Pierce Impel, 2011 Pierce Impel, 2005 Pierce Quantum, 2010 Pierce Quantum, 2011 Pierce Quantum, 2011 Pierce Saber, 2010 Pierce Velocity, 2011 Pierce Velocity |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through October 13, 2011, that may be ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2008 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2009 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2011 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2008 Pierce Custom Contender, 2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2010 Pierce Custom Contender, 2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2008 Pierce Impel, 2009 Pierce Impel, 2010 Pierce Impel, 2011 Pierce Impel, 2008 Pierce Quantum, 2009 Pierce Quantum, 2010 Pierce Quantum, 2011 Pierce Quantum, 2009 Pierce Saber, 2010 Pierce Saber, 2011 Pierce Saber, 2007 Pierce Velocity, 2008 Pierce Velocity, 2009 Pierce Velocity, 2010 Pierce Velocity, 2011 Pierce Velocity |
| Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from December 19, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2011 Pierce Dash Cf, 2011 Pierce Impel, 2011 Pierce Saber, 2011 Pierce Velocity |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash cf, impel, saber, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from January 24, 2011, through April 19, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isx, isc, or isl diesel engine.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Pierce Arrow, 1996 Pierce Arrow, 1997 Pierce Arrow, 1998 Pierce Arrow, 1999 Pierce Arrow, 2000 Pierce Arrow, 2001 Pierce Arrow, 2003 Pierce Arrow Xt, 1995 Pierce Commercial, 1996 Pierce Commercial, 1997 Pierce Commercial, 1998 Pierce Commercial, 1999 Pierce Commercial, 2000 Pierce Commercial, 2001 Pierce Commercial, 2002 Pierce Commercial, 2003 Pierce Commercial, 2004 Pierce Commercial, 2005 Pierce Commercial, 2006 Pierce Commercial, 2007 Pierce Commercial, 2008 Pierce Commercial, 2000 Pierce Custom Contender, 2001 Pierce Custom Contender, 2002 Pierce Custom Contender, 2003 Pierce Custom Contender, 1995 Pierce Dash, 1996 Pierce Dash, 1997 Pierce Dash, 1998 Pierce Dash, 1999 Pierce Dash, 2000 Pierce Dash, 2001 Pierce Dash, 2002 Pierce Dash, 2003 Pierce Dash, 2004 Pierce Dash, 2005 Pierce Dash, 2006 Pierce Dash, 2007 Pierce Dash, 2000 Pierce Enforcer, 2001 Pierce Enforcer, 2002 Pierce Enforcer, 2003 Pierce Enforcer, 2004 Pierce Enforcer, 2005 Pierce Enforcer, 1995 Pierce Lance, 1996 Pierce Lance, 1997 Pierce Lance, 1998 Pierce Lance, 1999 Pierce Lance, 2000 Pierce Lance, 2001 Pierce Lance, 2002 Pierce Lance, 2003 Pierce Lance, 1995 Pierce Quantum, 1996 Pierce Quantum, 1997 Pierce Quantum, 1998 Pierce Quantum, 1999 Pierce Quantum, 2000 Pierce Quantum, 2001 Pierce Quantum, 2002 Pierce Quantum, 2003 Pierce Quantum, 1995 Pierce Saber, 1996 Pierce Saber, 1997 Pierce Saber, 1998 Pierce Saber, 1999 Pierce Saber, 2000 Pierce Saber, 2001 Pierce Saber, 2002 Pierce Saber, 2003 Pierce Saber, 2004 Pierce Saber, 2005 Pierce Saber, 2006 Pierce Saber |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Recall Summary: Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from January 2, 1995, through January 21, 2008, contain a safety defect.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this happens, a short circuit may result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Pierce Custom Contender, 2010 Pierce Saber |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010 saber and custom contender fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from March 25, 2010, through June 22, 2010. The battery switch positive electrical post may come in contact with the driver seat base reinforcement. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Pierce Custom Contender, 2004 Pierce Custom Contender, 2005 Pierce Custom Contender, 2006 Pierce Custom Contender, 2007 Pierce Custom Contender, 2008 Pierce Custom Contender, 2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2003 Pierce Dash, 2004 Pierce Dash, 2005 Pierce Dash, 2006 Pierce Dash, 2007 Pierce Dash, 2008 Pierce Dash, 2009 Pierce Dash, 2003 Pierce Enforcer, 2004 Pierce Enforcer, 2005 Pierce Enforcer, 2006 Pierce Enforcer, 2007 Pierce Enforcer, 2008 Pierce Enforcer, 2009 Pierce Enforcer, 2003 Pierce Impel, 2004 Pierce Impel, 2005 Pierce Impel, 2006 Pierce Impel, 2007 Pierce Impel, 2008 Pierce Impel, 2009 Pierce Impel, 2003 Pierce Lance, 2004 Pierce Lance, 2005 Pierce Lance, 2006 Pierce Lance, 2007 Pierce Lance, 2008 Pierce Lance, 2009 Pierce Lance, 2003 Pierce Saber, 2004 Pierce Saber, 2005 Pierce Saber, 2006 Pierce Saber, 2007 Pierce Saber, 2008 Pierce Saber, 2009 Pierce Saber, 2003 Pierce Velocity, 2004 Pierce Velocity, 2005 Pierce Velocity, 2006 Pierce Velocity, 2007 Pierce Velocity, 2008 Pierce Velocity, 2009 Pierce Velocity |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
| Recall Summary: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from February 20, 2003, through March 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2012 | Electrical System: Software | 9 |
| Nov. 10, 2011 | Structure:body:door | 59 |
| Nov. 1, 2011 | Electronic Stability Control | 724 |
| Aug. 17, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Jul. 26, 2011 | Other Fuel System | 6,803 |
| Sep. 21, 2010 | Electrical System:battery | 55 |
| Jun. 28, 2010 | Structure:body:bumpers | 25 |
| Oct. 6, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 131 |
| Jun. 8, 2009 | Steering | 185 |
| Dec. 11, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 54 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 Pierce Custom Contender | 3 |
| 2010 Pierce Custom Contender | 3 |
| 2009 Pierce Custom Contender | 4 |
| 2008 Pierce Custom Contender | 5 |
| 2007 Pierce Custom Contender | 2 |
| 2006 Pierce Custom Contender | 2 |
| 2005 Pierce Custom Contender | 1 |
| 2004 Pierce Custom Contender | 1 |
| 2003 Pierce Custom Contender | 2 |
| 2002 Pierce Custom Contender | 1 |
| 2001 Pierce Custom Contender | 2 |
| 2000 Pierce Custom Contender | 1 |