Recall 10V195000: 2006–2010 Pierce Arrow XT, 2006–2010 Pierce Dash, 2006–2010 Pierce Lance +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 7, 2010
Vehicles affected
827
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.

The risk

Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

The fix

Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes

Pierce's recall campaign number is 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
10V195000
Manufacturer campaign
39-0139830
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Owner letters
May 28, 2010
Components
Engine and engine cooling (Engine)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

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