PIERCE QUANTUM 2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V585000

Make Model Year
PIERCE QUANTUM 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-02 2016-08-05 2016-08-05

Production Dates: 2015-06-29 - 2016-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B277

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 470

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

Consequence

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B277.

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.