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Recall 01V-322: 2001 Pierce Custom Contender, 2001 Pierce Saber

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Dec 11, 2001, covering about 54 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-322
Report date
Dec 11, 2001
Vehicles affected
54
Owners notified
Dec 10, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

The risk

If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Notes

Pierce recall number 74b29.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerPIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
ComponentVehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V322004

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Pierce Custom Contender2001All years
Pierce Saber2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-322?

Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

How is recall 01V-322 fixed?

Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.