1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
The 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
Recalls for the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK, potentially affecting up to 2,271 vehicles.
Recall 01V137000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
| 1,046 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR WHEEL DRIVE FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MIDLAND TWO-WAY CHECK VALVES. THESE VALVES CAN DETERIORATE IN HIGH CYCLE USE, AND DO NOT MEET THE SAE J1410 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PNEUMATIC VALVES DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN COMMERCIAL AIR BRAKE VEHICLES.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVES ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Recall 92V049000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 1,225 vehicles affected
Defect: THE KEY WHICH SECURES THE POWER STEERING PUMP MATING GEAR TO THE PUMP DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS AND FALLS OUT, ALLOWING THE MATING GEAR TO SPIN ON THE SHAFT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSESAN INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHENPOWER STEERING LOSS OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT THE GEAR, KEY, KEYWAY, AND PUMP SHAFT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. INSTALL NEW KEY AND SHAFT COLLAR WITH SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN TO 10 FOOT POUNDS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK.
Safety Rating for the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
- 1989 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1990 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK (current)
- 1991 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1992 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1993 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1994 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1995 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 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