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2001 Pierce Fire Truck recall: unit

Pierce Manufacturing,inc. reported this safety recall on January 22, 2002. It covers about 45 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45
reported
Jan 22, 2002

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V048001

Is there a recall on the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck unit?

Yes. Recall 02V048001, reported on January 22, 2002, covers about 45 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V048001?

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.

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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