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Pierce 2000–2010 Equipment recall

Recalled October 22, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V525000 · Pierce

Hazard
If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B240.
Units
3,115 units

Description

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.

What to do

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B240.

Product
Pierce ARROW XT · Pierce DASH · Pierce ENFORCER · Pierce LANCE
Manufacturer(s)
Pierce Manufacturing

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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