The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V195000·Announced 2010-05-07

Pierce Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Unexpected Engine Shutdown

Pierce is recalling 827 emergency vehicles from 2006-2010 because the engine may shut down unexpectedly, potentially hampering rescue operations.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine shutdown) that could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Arrow XT, Dash, Lance, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between December 20, 2006, and February 1, 2010, and are equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. The recall covers 827 units.

The defect involves the engine potentially shutting down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected. This unexpected shutdown could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

Owners will be notified by Detroit Diesel, which will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting an engine shutdown. 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.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE LANCE, QUANTUM, ARROW XT, VELOCITY
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
827

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • LANCE
  • QUANTUM
  • ARROW XT
  • VELOCITY
  • DASH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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