1998 Pierce Dash Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Fuel system, otherReported July 26, 2011 · 6,803 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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: 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.

Recall number 11V384000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported April 26, 2011 · 5,022 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 11V255000 · Recall details

SteeringReported September 21, 2010 · 2,652 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 10V423000 · Recall details

SeatsReported March 4, 2005 · 1,600 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The occupant will experience insufficient suspension seat restraint which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 05V072000 · Recall details

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Is the 1998 Pierce Dash reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Pierce Dash.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Pierce Dash?

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How many recalls does the 1998 Pierce Dash have?

4 recalls, covering fuel system, other, vehicle speed control and steering.

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