2007 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 |
2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
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