2003-2009 Pierce Custom Contender, Pierce Dash and others recall: bumpers

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 28, 2010. It covers about 25 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 25
reported: Jun 28, 2010
owners notified: Oct 4, 2010

Structure: body: bumpers

What is wrong: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
Remedy: A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 10V300000

Affected vehicles

Pierce Custom Contender 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Pierce Dash 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Pierce Enforcer 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Pierce Impel 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Pierce Lance 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Pierce Saber 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Pierce Velocity 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Questions about recall 10V300000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2009 Pierce Custom Contender, Pierce Dash and others bumpers?

Yes. Recall 10V300000, reported on June 28, 2010, covers about 25 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V300000?

A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact 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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