2000 PIERCE DASH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 PIERCE DASH
The 2000 PIERCE DASH has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheelsrim (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 PIERCE DASH
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2000 PIERCE DASH, potentially affecting up to 19,561 vehicles.
Recall 17V348000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
Consequence: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →Recall 13V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 3,115 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.
Consequence: If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at...
View full details →Recall 11V384000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
| 6,803 vehicles affected
Defect: PIERCE HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, CUSTOM CONTENDER, LANCE, ENFORCER, PIERCE ARROW, QUANTUM, SABER AND COMMERCIAL FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 1995, THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2008, CONTAIN A SAFETY DEFECT. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK STRAPS THAT MAY CORRODE DUE TO WINTER ROAD SALT OR LIQUID DE-ICING CHEMICALS. IF THE FUEL TANK...
Consequence: THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER AND STALL. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK MAY RUPTURE AND SPILL DIESEL FUEL ON THE ROADWAY. EITHER OF THESE OUTCOMES MAY CAUSE A FIRE TRUCK OR SURROUNDING VEHICLES TO SLIP OR SLIDE ON THE ROADWAY SURFACE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FOR FIRE TRUCKS THAT ARE LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY WITH STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, PIERCE IS NOT...
View full details →Recall 11V255000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 5,022 vehicles affected
Defect: PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, LANCE, AND ENFORCER FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 22, 1999, THROUGH MAY 12, 2008, AND EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AFTER REPEATED USE WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY BEND AND CAUSE THE PEDAL TO MOVE CLOSER TO THE FLOOR. IF THE PEDAL ARM BENDS FAR ENOUGH,...
Consequence: IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES STUCK, THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ACCELERATOR ARM AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED PEDAL ARM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
View full details →Recall 10V423000 — STEERING
| 2,652 vehicles affected
Defect: PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2008 ARROW XT, LANCE, VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, AND DASH CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2008. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET PRIOR TO EACH TRIP. THE...
View full details →Recall 05V351000 — SEATS
| 90 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS WITH COMMAND CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207,"SEATING SYSTEMS." THE RESCUE BODY OFFERINGS DO NOT MEET THE PULL TEST REQUIREMENTS. THE PEDESTAL SEAT WAS MOUNTED BY DRILLING AND TAPPING THE CAB OR BODY FLOOR.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PEDESTAL SEAT FASTENERS COULD FAIL TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT PEDESTALS. IF THE SEAT WAS MOUNTED WITH TAPPED FASTENERS, THE FASTENERS WILL BE REMOVED AND A HOLE WILL BE DRILLED TO REPLACE THE MOUNTING FASTENERS WITH 7/16" BOLTS AND NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST...
View full details →Recall 05V072000 — SEATS
| 1,600 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 02V037007 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 54 vehicles affected
Defect: ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 PIERCE DASH
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 PIERCE DASH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelsrim | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PERSONNEL EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION OF THE OSHKOSH TRUCK CORP. ALL STEER ALL WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM ON 2002 PIERCE MANUFACTURING FIRE APPARATUS. AT ABOUT 45 M H, THE REAR WHEELS ON THE THIRD AXLE TURNED OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MADE IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A SINGLE TRAFFIC LANE, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. MECHANIC NOTED THAT AXLE LOCKING PINS HAD FAILED TO SEAT, AND HAD TO COMPLETE A LENGTHY SENSOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO GET THE PINS TO SEAT. PIERCE REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS AND SENSORS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF PREVIOUS RECALLS(01V113000) (02V294000). PIERCE PREVOIUSLY REPORTED 100% COMPLETION OF THE WIRING HARNESS RECALL. SENSOR ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS AND SENSORS DOES NOT ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING ISSUE, AND WILL NOT PREVENT FURTHER MALFUNCTIONS. THE UNDERLYING ISSUE IS THAT THE OSHKOSH SYSTEM AXLE ALIGNMENT SENSORS ONLY DETERMINE THAT THE AXLES ARE IN ALIGNMENT TO ALLOW THE PINS TO DROP. AFTER THE PINS ARE RELEASED, THERE IS NO SENSOR OR OTHER MECHANISM TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE SEATED PROPERLY. IN THE EVENT OF MALFUNCTION, THE SYSTEM IS INCAPABLE OF DETECTION AND SUBSEQUENT DEFAULT TO A SAFE CONDITION. THE SYSTEM REQUIRES ADDITION OF A SENSOR TO ENSURE THAT AXLE LOCKING PINS ARE SEATED, SELF DIAGNOSTIC UPGRADE WITH SYSTEM INTERLOCKS ALLOWING DEFAULT TO SAFE CONDITION IN THE EVENT OF MALFUNCTION, AND ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS OF AXLE SENSOR MISALIGNMENT. *AK
CRACK IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FROM AIR VALVE OPENING TO A LUG OPENING. THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY THROUGH FROM THE OUTSIDE THROUGH THE INSIDE. SAME PROBLEM AROSE ONE YEAR AGO ON THE LEFT WHEEL. *NM
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL/RIM CRACKED FROM AIR VALVE OPENING TO A LUG OPENING. THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2000 PIERCE DASH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 PIERCE DASH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 PIERCE DASH
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 PIERCE DASH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE DASH
- 1995 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1996 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1997 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1998 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1999 PIERCE DASH — 1 complaint
- 2000 PIERCE DASH (current)
- 2001 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 2002 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 2003 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 2004 PIERCE DASH — 2 complaints
- 2005 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 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
- PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER — 1 total complaint