1995-2008 Pierce Arrow, Pierce Arrow XT and others recall: fuel system, other

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on July 26, 2011. It covers about 6,803 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,803
reported: Jul 26, 2011
owners notified: Aug 27, 2011

Fuel system, other

What is wrong: Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. These vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. If the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.
Risk: The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 11V384000

Affected vehicles

Pierce Arrow 1995-2001 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Pierce Arrow XT 2003 2003
Pierce Commercial 1995-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pierce Custom Contender 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Pierce Dash 1995-2007 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Pierce Enforcer 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Pierce Lance 1995-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Pierce Quantum 1995-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Pierce Saber 1995-2006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Questions about recall 11V384000

Is there a recall on the 1995-2008 Pierce Arrow, Pierce Arrow XT and others fuel system, other?

Yes. Recall 11V384000, reported on July 26, 2011, covers about 6,803 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V384000?

For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners 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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