Recall 05V072000 — SEATS Defect in 1996-2004 PIERCE DASH
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,600 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V072000 |
| Manufacturer | PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,600 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1996 PIERCE QUANTUM, 1997 PIERCE QUANTUM, 1998 PIERCE DASH, 1998 PIERCE QUANTUM, 1999 PIERCE DASH, 1999 PIERCE LANCE, 1999 PIERCE QUANTUM, 2000 PIERCE LANCE, 2000 PIERCE DASH, 2000 PIERCE QUANTUM, 2001 PIERCE ENFORCER, 2001 PIERCE DASH, 2001 PIERCE LANCE, 2001 PIERCE QUANTUM, 2002 PIERCE ENFORCER, 2002 PIERCE LANCE, 2002 PIERCE DASH, 2002 PIERCE QUANTUM, 2003 PIERCE ENFORCER, 2003 PIERCE LANCE, 2003 PIERCE DASH, 2003 PIERCE QUANTUM, 2004 PIERCE DASH, 2004 PIERCE ENFORCER, 2004 PIERCE QUANTUM, 2004 PIERCE LANCE
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Defect Description
CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE SEAT TETHER RESTRAINS THE SEAT DURING PULL TESTING AS THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT ON THEIR OWN. THE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS ARE TOO LONG.
Safety Consequence
THE OCCUPANT WILL EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION SEAT RESTRAINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE SUSPENSION SEAT TETHERS WITH SHORTER TETHERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.
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