Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #03V524000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V524000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 9 affected units, PIERCE/FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain fire apparatus equipped with kenworth chassis, caterpillar c7 or 3126e and 2002 engines, and horton fan hubs. the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. the loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. owner notification begin in late december 2003. owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.