2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
The 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by PIERCE MANUFACTURING for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS, potentially affecting up to 2,604 vehicles.
Recall 07V470000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 2,604 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, A PITMAN ARM MIGHT FRACTURE UNDER SEVERE LOAD CAUSED BY THREE LOADING CONDITIONS. IN ALL CASES, THE FRONT AXLE MUST BE TURNED FULL LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE (1) SIMULTANEOUSLY BACKING UP AND BRAKING HARD, (2) DRIVING ONE WHEEL OVER OR AGAINST A CURB OR (3) STEERING THE FRONT AXLE FULL...
Consequence: SUCH A BREAK COULD LEAD TO THE SUSPENSION LOSING ONE OF ITS ANCHOR POINTS, THEREBY POTENTIALLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PITMAN ARMS WITH PITMAN ARMS MADE OF HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 920-832-3000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
PIERCE MANUFACTURING has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB_694 — ENGINE
To provide accurate, thorough instructions on the replacement of the DEF Header on Custom Chassis vehicles.
PB_637.2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Fault Code 241 for the vehicle speed sensor can potentially lead to customer complaints that the vehicle's speedometer can max out or read incorrectly.
PB_637.2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fault Code 241 for the vehicle speed sensor can potentially lead to customer complaints that the vehicle's speedometer can max out or read incorrectly.
WB_653 — SUSPENSION
Improper installation of the vent lines that connect the wheel ends and carrier can cause the seals to blow out and leak oil. This document is to alert our dealers to check the T3 rear axles in their coverage area and to provide how to correct improper routings and installations...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS
- 2000 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS — 0 complaints
- 2001 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS — 0 complaints
- 2002 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS — 0 complaints
- 2003 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS — 0 complaints
- 2004 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS — 0 complaints
- 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS (current)
- 2006 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 total complaints
- PIERCE DASH — 8 total complaints
- PIERCE IMPEL — 7 total complaints
- PIERCE SABER — 5 total complaints
- PIERCE QUANTUM — 3 total complaints
- PIERCE ARROW — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE ENFORCER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE PUMPER — 2 total complaints