Pierce Custom Contender problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Pierce Custom Contender (2005–2011).

Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2005200620072008200920102011
NHTSA complaints per Pierce Custom Contender model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Pierce Custom Contender model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 Custom Contender00003—
2010 Custom Contender00003—
2009 Custom Contender00002—
2008 Custom Contender00003—
2007 Custom Contender00002—
2006 Custom Contender00002—
2005 Custom Contender00001—

Pierce Custom Contender recalls

  • Recall 12V523000Oct 31, 20129 vehiclesModel years 2006–2008

    Risk: The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.

  • Recall 11V551000Nov 10, 201159 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.

  • Recall 11V527000Nov 1, 2011724 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V422000Aug 17, 201118 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

  • Recall 10V425000Sep 21, 201055 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: If this happens, a short circuit may result in a fire.

  • Recall 10V300000Jun 28, 201025 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.

Other Pierce models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology