The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V778000·Announced 2014-12-08

Pierce Recalls 2008-2011 Quantum Fire Apparatus Due to Accelerator Pedal Defect

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2008-2011 Quantum fire apparatus because broken accelerator pedal springs may cause unintended acceleration, increasing crash risk.

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 (accelerator pedal springs) that causes unintended acceleration, which the source states increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Quantum fire apparatus manufactured between February 21, 2008, and April 25, 2011. The recall involves 185 vehicles.

The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break. If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B258. 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.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE QUANTUM
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
185

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 (1)

  • QUANTUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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