Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #11V255000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V255000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 5,022 affected units, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from june 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. after repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. if the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the existing accelerator arm and install a redesigned pedal arm free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.