1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
The 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE, SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE.
Recalls for the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK, potentially affecting up to 2,015 vehicles.
Recall 01V151000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS WITH OPTIONS FOR FUEL TANK STEP COVERS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT DRAIN HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM STEP LOCATED BELOW THE FUEL FILL OPENING.
Consequence: SPILLED FUEL ON THE FUEL TANK STEPS CAN CREATE A SLIP HAZARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DRILL HOLES IN THE STEP. THE HOLES WILL HELP DRAIN ANY FUEL THAT IS ACCIDENTALLY SPILLED ON THE STEP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...
View full details →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 01V113000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| 147 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OSHKOSH ALL-STEER ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM. THE REAR WHEELS OF A FIRE ENGINE CAN TURN UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM KEY IS ON AND MOISTURE PENETRATES TO THE WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SENSOR TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INSULATION COVERING THE WIRES BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE...
Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER CAN EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED TURNING OF A SINGLE OR A TANDUM REAR AXLE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY OR DEATH TO A PEDESTRIAN OR FIRE FIGHTER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR NICKED WIRES AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETE.
View full details →Recall 97V010000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 16 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE FIRE TRUCKS DO NOT AT LEAST TWO SOURCES OF RETURN ENERGY AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence: A THROTTLE RETURN PROBLEM CAN DEVELOP DUE TO THE THROTTLE ONLY HAVING ONE RETURN SOURCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE THROTTLE ASSEMBY WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED THROTTLE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 96V144000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THESE TRUCKS MAY NOT HOLD ON AN UPHILL OR DOWNHILL GRADE, RESULTING IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL HIGH OUTPUT BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE ALL WHEEL STEERING AXLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK.
Safety Rating for the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
- 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
- 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK (current)
- 1997 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1998 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1999 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 1 complaint
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