Recall 12V080000: 2010–2012 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2012 Pierce Dash CF, 2010–2012 Pierce Quantum +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 28, 2012
Vehicles affected
276
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 arrow xt, dash cf, quantum and velocity emercency vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2010, through february 8, 2012, and equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2010 engines. The engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.

The risk

If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

The fix

Pierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge. Pierce has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact pierce at 888-974-3723.

Notes

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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V080000
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Owner letters
Mar 14, 2012
Components
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel (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