Pierce Recall 12V523000: Electrical System, Software

NHTSA recall 12V523000 · announced October 31, 2012 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing · 9 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2006 Pierce Custom Contender
• 2007 Pierce Custom Contender
• 2008 Pierce Custom Contender

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.