Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #09V105000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V105000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 167 affected units, BATTERY BOX, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 velocity and impel fire trucks. a battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.

Corrective Action

Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. this remedy will be free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V105000
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2009-04-01T00:00:00
Subject: Battery box
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 167

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Pierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 velocity and impel fire trucks. a battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.
Consequence Summary: If metal-to-metal contact were to happen, an electrical arcing between the cab and battery could occur increasing the risk of electrical short circuit and a fire.
Corrective Action: Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. this remedy will be free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V105000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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