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Pierce - Fuel tank strap
Official notice
26 Jul 2011
Last checked
26 Jul 2011
An official NHTSA notice concerns Pierce - Fuel tank strap. The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2011-07-26.
What to do now
For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Units affected
6,803
Recall number
74B218
Official notice
2011-07-26
The hazard
The hazard
The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Pierce. Contact: Pierce Manufacturing.
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