NHTSA Recall 16V923000
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2016-12-22. An estimated 23 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dash emergency vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to September 30, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The affected vehicles have a starter motor that may be damaged from interference with to an incorrect cab lift pump bracket that was installed.
Risk
The interference may result in possible starter motor failure or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the bracket and starter motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B279.
Manufacturer campaign number: 74B279
Notes
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.