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Pierce - Emergency vehicle engine shutdown
Official notice
28 Feb 2012
Last checked
28 Feb 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Pierce - Emergency vehicle engine shutdown. 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. Published 2012-02-28.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
276
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2012-02-28
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Pierce. Contact: Pierce Manufacturing.
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