2003 PIERCE LANCE RECALL - #05V072000
RECALL FOR SEATS
CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE SEAT TETHER RESTRAINS THE SEAT DURING PULL TESTING AS THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT ON THEIR OWN. THE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS ARE TOO LONG.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 PIERCE LANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
1/25/1999 - 2/7/2005 |
| Recalled on |
3/3/2005 |
| Influenced by |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Owners Notified on |
4/11/2005 |
| # Affected |
1,600 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE SEAT TETHER RESTRAINS THE SEAT DURING PULL TESTING AS THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT ON THEIR OWN. THE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS ARE TOO LONG. |
| Consequences |
THE OCCUPANT WILL EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION SEAT RESTRAINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS WITH SHORTER TETHERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS 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 |
2003 PIERCE LANCE Recall for SEATS
2003 PIERCE LANCE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 PIERCE LANCE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
2003 PIERCE LANCE Recall for STEERING
2003 PIERCE LANCE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2003 PIERCE LANCE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2003 PIERCE LANCE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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