The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V525000·Announced 2013-10-22

Pierce Cab Tilt Mounts May Fail During Maintenance

Pierce is recalling specific Lance, Enforcer, Dash, and Arrow XT vehicles because cab tilt mounts may fail, causing the cab to fall and potentially injure nearby personnel.

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 structural defect (fatigue and failure of cab tilt mounts) that poses a risk of injury from a falling cab, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot. These mounts may fatigue and fail while the operator is raising or lowering the cab for maintenance. If a mount fails, the cab may fall until the safety catch activates.

If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, they may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. 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 LANCE, ENFORCER, DASH, ARROW XT
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3,115

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 (4)

  • LANCE
  • ENFORCER
  • DASH
  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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