2006-2010 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Dash and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on May 7, 2010. It covers about 827 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 827
reported: May 7, 2010
owners notified: May 28, 2010
related complaints: 1

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Risk: Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy: Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 10V195000

Affected vehicles

Pierce Arrow XT 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Pierce Dash 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Pierce Lance 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Pierce Quantum 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Pierce Velocity 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 10V195000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Dash and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V195000, reported on May 7, 2010, covers about 827 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V195000?

Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

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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