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2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall - Campaign #12V523000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER RECALL - #12V523000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
Manufacturer PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufactured between 12/26/2006 - 3/28/2008
Recalled on 11/5/2012
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 11/5/2012
# Affected 9
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Description Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.
Consequences The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Corrective action Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes This is Pierce recall number 74B235.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for STEERING

2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS

2008 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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