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2010-2012 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Dash CF and others recall: diesel

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 28, 2012. It covers about 276 vehicles.

vehicles affected
276
reported
Feb 28, 2012
owners notified
Mar 14, 2012

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 arrow xt, dash cf, quantum and velocity emercency vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2010, through february 8, 2012, and equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2010 engines. The engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
Risk
If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge. Pierce has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact pierce at 888‑974‑3723.

Recall number 12V080000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V080000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Dash CF and others diesel?

Yes. Recall 12V080000, reported on February 28, 2012, covers about 276 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V080000?

Pierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge. Pierce has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact pierce at 888‑974‑3723.

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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