2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall - Campaign #12V523000

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2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER RECALL - #12V523000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Manufacturer PIERCE MANUFACTURING Manufactured between 12/26/2006 - 3/28/2008 Recalled on 11/5/2012 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 11/5/2012 # Affected 9 Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Description 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. Consequences The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury. Corrective action 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. Notes This is Pierce recall number 74B235.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. See also 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for STEERING 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL