2003 Pierce Dash: recalls and complaints

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• 17V34800030 May 2017Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
• 13V52500022 Oct 2013Equipment
• 11V38400026 Jul 2011Fuel System, Other
• 11V25500026 Apr 2011Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 10V42300021 Sep 2010Steering
• 10V30000028 Jun 2010Structure / Body / Bumpers
• 05V35100010 Aug 2005Seats
• 05V35500010 Aug 2005Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 05V0720004 Mar 2005Seats

1. 17V348000Received 30 May 2017. 225 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B283. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2020.

2. 13V525000Received 22 Oct 2013. 3,115 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B240.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B240. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2014.

3. 11V384000Received 26 Jul 2011. 6,803 units.

   Fuel System, Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. These vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. If the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

   Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 74B218. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2011.

4. 11V255000Received 26 Apr 2011. 5,022 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 74B215. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2011.

5. 10V423000Received 21 Sep 2010. 2,652 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. The steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The safety recall began on october 12, 2010. Owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip. The remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

   Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 74B207. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2010.

6. 10V300000Received 28 Jun 2010. 25 units.

   Structure / Body / Bumpers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

   Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 39-0139830. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Oct 2010.

7. 05V351000Received 10 Aug 2005. 90 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207,"seating systems." the rescue body offerings do not meet the pull test requirements. The pedestal seat was mounted by drilling and tapping the cab or body floor.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the pedestal seat fasteners could fail to restrain the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the seat pedestals. If the seat was mounted with tapped fasteners, the fasteners will be removed and a hole will be drilled to replace the mounting fasteners with 7/16" bolts and nuts. The recall began on august 19, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.

   Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Aug 2005.

8. 05V355000Received 10 Aug 2005. 150 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. This condition occurs during full turn steering and full suspension jounce compression.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This interference may cause chafing leading to a potential front air brake hose failure. In the event of a front brake hose failure, loss of front braking will occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the existing front axle interlock sensor bracket and install a new bracket in a new location avoiding the front axle brake hose. The recall began on october 13, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.

   Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2005.

9. 05V072000Received 4 Mar 2005. 1,600 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The occupant will experience insufficient suspension seat restraint which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2005.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Pierce Dash?

19,682 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Pierce Dash have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Pierce Dash, model years 1983 to 2020. 9 of them name the 2003 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Pierce Dash open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.