Recall 12V-311: 2010–2012 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2012 Pierce Contender Big Block and 3 more

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Jun 29, 2012, covering about 313 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-311
Report date
Jun 29, 2012
Vehicles affected
313
Owners notified
Jul 18, 2012

The problem

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

The fix

Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (Dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. At 1-920-832-3000.

Notes

This is pierce's recall number 74b233.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPIERCE MANUFACTURING
ComponentFuel System, Diesel
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V311000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Pierce Arrow XT2010, 2011, 2012All years
Pierce Contender Big Block2010, 2011, 2012All years
Pierce Dash CF2010, 2011, 2012All years
Pierce Quantum2010, 2011, 2012All years
Pierce Velocity2010, 2011, 2012All 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 12V-311?

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

How is recall 12V-311 fixed?

Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (Dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. 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.