Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V523000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V523000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2006-2008 contender fire trucks manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 28, 2008, equipped with a caterpillar c9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's rpm's to surge while in pump mode Includes 9 affected units, Engine Software may cause Water Pressure Surge, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2006-2008 contender fire trucks manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 28, 2008, equipped with a caterpillar c9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's rpm's to surge while in pump mode

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 contender fire trucks manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 28, 2008, equipped with a caterpillar c9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's rpm's to surge while in pump mode.

Corrective Action

Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V523000
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2012-10-31T00:00:00
Subject: Engine software may cause water pressure surge
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 9

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 74B235
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 contender fire trucks manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 28, 2008, equipped with a caterpillar c9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's rpm's to surge while in pump mode.
Consequence Summary: The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Corrective Action: Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-z2b6_b5gu_u9z8
NHTSA ID: 12V523000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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