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SevereNHTSA·16V923000·Announced 2016-12-22

Pierce Recalls 2015-2016 Dash CF Emergency Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2015-2016 Dash CF emergency vehicles because a defective bracket may damage the starter motor, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 (incorrect bracket installation) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dash emergency vehicles manufactured between October 17, 2014, and September 30, 2016. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The defect involves a starter motor that may be damaged by interference from an incorrectly installed cab lift pump bracket.

This interference may result in possible starter motor failure or an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the bracket and starter motor as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE DASH CF
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
23

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)

  • DASH CF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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