Ltr request the federal safety agency investigate incidents of failure of the all steer system (electronic all wheel steering) that occurred in trucks in five of their fire departments.*mr when the all steer system failed the rear axle of the apparatus turned at an angle while the fire truck was in operation, swinging the end of the fire truck out of control.
The worst 2001 Pierce Fire Truck problems
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Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit
- What is wrong
- On certain fire trucks equipped with emergency (fire-ray) strobe warning lights, the strobe light housing was made from an electrically conductive material and a person could receive a severe electrical shock if they came in contact with a vehicle operating the fire-ray strobe lights.
- Risk
- This condition could be life-threatening should a small child or a person with a heart condition experience a severe electrical shock. Also, a possible fire hazard exists.
- Remedy
- Federal signal will notify its customers to return the defective lights for a replacement free of charge. Owner notification was expected to begin during november 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact federal signal's service department at 800‑433‑9132 or pierce at 920‑832‑3000.
Recall number 02V048001 · Recall details
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system. The rear wheels of a fire engine can turn unintentionally if the all-wheel steering system key is on and moisture penetrates to the wire that connects the steering sensor to the electronic control unit (ecu). It was discovered that the insulation covering the wires between the sensor and the ecu had been nicked during time of assembly. Over time, the nick in the insulation allowed moisture to penetrate to the actual wire.
- Risk
- Under these conditions, the driver can experience unintended turning of a single or a tandum rear axle, possibly leading to a vehicle crash or injury or death to a pedestrian or fire fighter.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for nicked wires and replace the wire harness. This recall campaign is 100% complete.
Recall number 01V113000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against...
- To improve the fitment and operational reliability of manual window cranks by installing a fabricated...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to validate Command Zone device software versions in Pierce...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply a software update to applicable Command Zone devices...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply a software update to applicable Command Zone devices...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply an Over-The-Air Programming (OTAP) software update to...
- This bulletin provides additional information regarding the Command Zone Telematics Control Unit (TCU),...
- The GEN 1 Husky 3 foam pump from FSC is being discontinued
- Secondary lock-tab washers are commonly used in applications where parts are subjected to rotational forces
- This bulletin will provide proper installation instructions and torque ratings for constant torque clamps...
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Is the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck, close to a typical Fire Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and suspension.
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