2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
The 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK, potentially affecting up to 960 vehicles.
Recall 03V043000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FIRE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HARRISON HYDRA-GEN GENERATORS. THE TUBING CONNECTING THE SOFT START TO THE GENERATOR PUMP CAN BREAK AWAY FROM THE FITTING AND SPRAY HYDRAULIC FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE THAT COULD ENDANGER PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY, THE VEHICLE ITSELF, AND NEARBY PROPERTY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE TWO PIECES OF STEEL TUBING AND REPLACE THEM WITH HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...
View full details →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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK.
Safety Rating for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SL-6387-00 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CATERPILLAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NEW SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON CERTAIN C9 ENGINES INSTALLED IN PIERCE FIRE TRUCKS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TWO STAGE WATER PUMP. THE EXISTING SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE RPMS TO SURGE WHILE IN PTO (PUMP MODE). *PE
SL-6387-00 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CATERPILLAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NEW SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON CERTAIN C9 ENGINES INSTALLED IN PIERCE FIRE TRUCKS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TWO STAGE WATER PUMP. THE EXISTING SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE RPMS TO SURGE WHILE IN PTO (PUMP MODE). *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
- 1995 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1996 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1997 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1998 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1999 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2000 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK (current)
- 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