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2005-2011 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Custom Contender and others recall: door

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on November 10, 2011. It covers about 59 vehicles.

vehicles affected
59
reported
Nov 10, 2011
owners notified
Dec 5, 2011
related complaints
1

Structure: body: door

What is wrong
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through october 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. The scba compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. The door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.
Risk
If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
Remedy
Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 11V551000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2005 Pierce Arrow XT2008 Pierce Arrow XT2010 Pierce Arrow XT2010 Pierce Custom Contender2011 Pierce Custom Contender2005 Pierce Dash2005 Pierce Enforcer2005 Pierce Impel2009 Pierce Impel2010 Pierce Impel2011 Pierce Impel2005 Pierce Quantum

Questions about recall 11V551000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2011 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Custom Contender and others door?

Yes. Recall 11V551000, reported on November 10, 2011, covers about 59 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V551000?

Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 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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