Recall 16V546000: 2015–2016 Pierce Pumper, 2015–2016 Pierce Tanker
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis manufactured September 27, 2014, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. Since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
The risk
If the vehicle is missing side marker lights, it may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B275.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Pierce Pumper
- 2016 Pierce Pumper
- 2015 Pierce Tanker
- 2016 Pierce Tanker
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V546000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B275
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Aug 15, 2016
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
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