Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #02V048001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V048001 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 45 affected units, PIERCE/FEDERAL SIGNAL/FIRE-RAY STROBE LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain fire trucks equipped with emergency (fire-ray) strobe warning lights, the strobe light housing was made from an electrically conductive material and a person could receive a severe electrical shock if they came in contact with a vehicle operating the fire-ray strobe lights.

Corrective Action

Federal signal will notify its customers to return the defective lights for a replacement free of charge. owner notification was expected to begin during november 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 federal signal's service department at 800-433-9132 or pierce at 920-832-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V048001

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2002-01-22T00:00:00

Subject: Pierce/federal signal/fire-ray strobe lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain fire trucks equipped with emergency (fire-ray) strobe warning lights, the strobe light housing was made from an electrically conductive material and a person could receive a severe electrical shock if they came in contact with a vehicle operating the fire-ray strobe lights.

Consequence Summary: This condition could be life-threatening should a small child or a person with a heart condition experience a severe electrical shock. also, a possible fire hazard exists.

Corrective Action: Federal signal will notify its customers to return the defective lights for a replacement free of charge. owner notification was expected to begin during november 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 federal signal's service department at 800-433-9132 or pierce at 920-832-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V048001

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