PIERCE QUANTUM 2008: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V778000

Make Model Year
PIERCE QUANTUM 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-23 2014-12-08 2014-12-08

Production Dates: 2008-02-21 - 2011-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B258

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 185

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Quantum fire apparatus manufactured February 21, 2008, to April 25, 2011. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.

Consequence

If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B258.

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.