2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
The 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PIERCE MANUFACTURING for this model year.
Recalls for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER, potentially affecting up to 34 vehicles.
Recall 12V523000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.
Consequence: The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Remedy: Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
View full details →Recall 10V300000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, LANCE SABER, AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009. THESE TRUCKS MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DROP-DOWN FIRE HOSE TRAYS MOUNTED UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER. THE HOSE TRAY LATCH MAY ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS THE FIRE HOSE MAY DROP TO THE ROADWAY WITHOUT WARNING. POTENTIAL INJURY TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY MAY OCCUR. THE SUDDEN HOSE DEPLOYMENT MAY ALSO DISTRACT DRIVERS TRYING TO AVOID THE HOSE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: A NEW AND IMPROVED LATCH DESIGN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND A NEW HOSE BOX INCORPORATING THE NEW LATCH WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER.
Safety Rating for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
PIERCE MANUFACTURING has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB_743 — ENGINE
Due to the larger size of the PACCAR engine and smaller frame rail design, space constraints within the frame rail area can lead to tight clearances around the engine harness. These tight areas increase the likelihood of harness pinch and rub points may result in insulation damage, wire exposure, or...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER.
Investigation PE11001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Closed
Opened:
RPM's surging during pump mode
Other Model Years of the PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
- 2002 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2003 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2004 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2005 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2006 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2007 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER (current)
- 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2009 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2010 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 0 complaints
- 2011 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER — 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