1996-2000 Pierce Fire Truck recall: mounting
Pierce Manufacturing,inc. reported this safety recall on May 9, 2001. It covers about 800 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 800
- reported
- May 9, 2001
- owners notified
- May 31, 2001
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. Certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
- Risk
- Spilled fuel on the fuel tank steps can create a slip hazard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 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 pierce at 1‑888‑974‑3723.
Recall number 01V151000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V151000
Is there a recall on the 1996-2000 Pierce Fire Truck mounting?
Yes. Recall 01V151000, reported on May 9, 2001, covers about 800 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V151000?
Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 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 pierce at 1‑888‑974‑3723.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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