Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #01V151000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V151000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 800 affected units, PIERCE/FUEL TANK STEP COVERS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
Corrective Action
Dealers will drill holes in the step. the holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. owner notification began may 31, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.