Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #16V546000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V546000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2015-2016 pumper and tanker trucks built on freightliner chassis manufactured september 27, 2014, to june 14, 2016 Includes 8 affected units, Missing Side Marker Lamps/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 pumper and tanker trucks built on freightliner chassis manufactured september 27, 2014, to june 14, 2016

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 pumper and tanker trucks built on freightliner chassis manufactured september 27, 2014, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment."

Corrective Action

Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b275.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V546000

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2016-07-21T00:00:00

Subject: Missing side marker lamps/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 74B275

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 pumper and tanker trucks built on freightliner chassis manufactured september 27, 2014, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment."

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is missing side marker lights, it may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b275.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 62.5

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NHTSA ID: 16V546000

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