Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V311000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V311000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 313 affected units, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. At 1-920-832-3000.