Recall 10V-300: 2003–2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2003–2009 Pierce Dash and 5 more

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jun 28, 2010, covering about 25 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-300
Report date
Jun 28, 2010
Vehicles affected
25
Owners notified
Oct 4, 2010

The problem

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. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.

The risk

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.

The fix

A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes

Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerPIERCE MANUFACTURING
ComponentStructure › Body › Bumpers
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V300000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Pierce Custom Contender2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Pierce Dash2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Pierce Enforcer2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Pierce Impel2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Pierce Lance2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Pierce Saber2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Pierce Velocity2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All 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 10V-300?

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. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.

How is recall 10V-300 fixed?

A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

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.