NHTSA campaign 12V523000
PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 12V523000
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.
Reported 10/31/2012
What can happen
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Repair
Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Components
- Electrical system: Software
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.