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Recalls 1
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. At 1‑920‑832‑3000.
Recall number 12V311000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Pierce Contender Big Block 32
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- All Roto Rays, Division of Eastern Fire Equipment Services, are warranted to the purchaser for 3 years...
- All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against...
- This bulletin outlines the process for masking off new tire rims in order to paint and powder coat.
- Pierce has updated our inverter installation policy to require a sub-feed breaker box with inverters that...
- Pierce is communicating a material change to the ball joint boots used in applicable service kit PN 2742031
- This bulletin provides a procedure to update Telematics Control Unit (TCU) devices in Pierce custom...
- This bulletin provides a procedure for comprehensive update of the Command Zone (CZ) Telematics Control...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to update webpage and MQTT certificates in the Telematics Control Unit...
- The steering column clockspring airbag (Pierce PN 1799451) has become obsolete and will require...
- The previous bolt-in airbag and steering wheel design are now obsolete and will require replacement if the...
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Is the 2011 Pierce Contender Big Block reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2011 Pierce Contender Big Block have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, diesel.
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