Pierce 1999–2001 Electrical System recall
Recalled December 13, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V370000 · Pierce
Hazard
THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE THROUGH THE INSULATION CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 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.
Units
17 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS WITH CATERPILLAR 3126 ENGINES. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE WAS ROUTED OVER THE TOP OF THE ALTERNATOR, AND IN SOME CASES, ALLOWED THE CABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH AND WEAR ON STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE ENGINE ENCLOSURE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 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.
Product
Pierce CONTENDER · Pierce SABER
Manufacturer(s)
Pierce Manufacturing
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →