2008 PIERCE ARROW XT RECALL - #11V255000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, LANCE, AND ENFORCER FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 22, 1999, THROUGH MAY 12, 2008, AND EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AFTER REPEATED USE WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY BEND AND CAUSE THE PEDAL TO MOVE CLOSER TO THE FLOOR. IF THE PEDAL ARM BENDS FAR ENOUGH, THE PEDAL MAY CONTACT THE CAB FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND STICK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
5/30/1998 - 5/12/2008 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2011 |
| Influenced by |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Owners Notified on |
5/9/2011 |
| # Affected |
5,022 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| Description |
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, LANCE, AND ENFORCER FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 22, 1999, THROUGH MAY 12, 2008, AND EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AFTER REPEATED USE WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY BEND AND CAUSE THE PEDAL TO MOVE CLOSER TO THE FLOOR. IF THE PEDAL ARM BENDS FAR ENOUGH, THE PEDAL MAY CONTACT THE CAB FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND STICK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES STUCK, THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ACCELERATOR ARM AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED PEDAL ARM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000. |
| Notes |
PIERCE SAFETY RECALL NO. 74B215.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for STEERING
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for STEERING
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 PIERCE ARROW XT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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