Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V080000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V080000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 276 affected units, EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 arrow xt, dash cf, quantum and velocity emercency vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2010, through february 8, 2012, and equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2010 engines. the engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge. Pierce has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact pierce at 888-974-3723.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V080000
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2012-02-28T00:00:00
Subject: Emergency vehicle engine shutdown
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 276

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 arrow xt, dash cf, quantum and velocity emercency vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2010, through february 8, 2012, and equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2010 engines. the engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective Action: Pierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge. Pierce has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact pierce at 888-974-3723.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-p87r.ih5b_esfm
NHTSA ID: 12V080000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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