The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V384000·Announced 2011-07-26

Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Corroding Fuel Tank Straps

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain fire trucks because fuel tank straps may corrode and fracture, causing the tank to fall and potentially spill fuel.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where fuel tank straps may fracture, leading to a falling fuel tank, fuel spillage, and an increased risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing has decided to recall certain model year 1995-2008 Arrow XT, Dash, Custom Contender, Lance, Enforcer, Pierce Arrow, Quantum, Saber, and Commercial fire trucks manufactured between January 2, 1995, and January 21, 2008. These vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to exposure to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals.

If the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, they may fracture, causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle. This defect may cause the vehicles to lose power and stall. Additionally, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway, which may cause the fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide, increasing the risk of a crash.

For fire trucks less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles older than 10 years, Pierce is not offering a free remedy but will offer replacement fuel tank straps for purchase and provide installation instructions. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE QUANTUM, DASH, CUSTOM CONTENDER, LANCE
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
6,803

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 (9)

  • QUANTUM
  • DASH
  • CUSTOM CONTENDER
  • LANCE
  • ARROW
  • ENFORCER
  • SABER
  • COMMERCIAL
  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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