NHTSA Recall 12V523000
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2012-10-31. An estimated 9 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.
Risk
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Manufacturer campaign number: 74B235
Notes
This is Pierce recall number 74B235.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.