The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V311000·Announced 2012-06-29

Pierce Trucks Recalled for High-Pressure Fuel Line Fire Risk

Pierce is recalling 2010-2012 trucks with Detroit Diesel engines because fuel line supports may loosen, causing leaks and potential fires.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Velocity, Dash CF, Contender Big Block, Arrow XT, and Quantum trucks manufactured between August 28, 2010, and March 27, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Detroit Diesel DD13 EPA 2007 and EPA 2010 diesel engines. The recall affects 313 units.

The pump-to-rail high-pressure fuel line support system on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Pierce will notify owners, and the high-pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on July 18, 2012. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 or Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. at 1-920-832-3000.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE DASH CF, QUANTUM, VELOCITY, CONTENDER BIG BLOCK
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
313

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)

  • DASH CF
  • QUANTUM
  • VELOCITY
  • CONTENDER BIG BLOCK
  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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