2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
The 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK, potentially affecting up to 192 vehicles.
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 02V048001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY (FIRE-RAY) STROBE WARNING LIGHTS, THE STROBE LIGHT HOUSING WAS MADE FROM AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND A PERSON COULD RECEIVE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THEY CAME IN CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE OPERATING THE FIRE-RAY STROBE LIGHTS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD BE LIFE-THREATENING SHOULD A SMALL CHILD OR A PERSON WITH A HEART CONDITION EXPERIENCE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ALSO, A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD EXISTS.
Remedy: FEDERAL SIGNAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE LIGHTS FOR A REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LTR REQUEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE INCIDENTS OF FAILURE OF THE ALL STEER SYSTEM (ELECTRONIC ALL WHEEL STEERING) THAT OCCURRED IN TRUCKS IN FIVE OF THEIR FIRE DEPARTMENTS.*MR WHEN THE ALL STEER SYSTEM FAILED THE REAR AXLE OF THE APPARATUS TURNED AT AN ANGLE WHILE THE FIRE TRUCK WAS IN OPERATION, SWINGING THE END OF THE FIRE TRUCK OUT OF CONTROL. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE FIRE TRUCK
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2001 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK (current)
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