PIERCE DASH 2005: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V525000

Make Model Year
PIERCE DASH 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-06 2013-10-22 2013-11-07

Production Dates: 2000-10-01 - 2010-05-31

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B240

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3115

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. "Pierce" is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.

Consequence

If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B240.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.