Pierce Custom Contender — Other
High risk
Nov 14, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain fire trucks, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Contro
Also affects: Pierce Quantum, Pierce Impel, Pierce Velocity, Pierce Arrow Xt
Pierce Custom Contender — Other
High risk
Nov 14, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain fire trucks, the self-contained breathing apparatus cylinder storage compartments may have been assembled with incorrectly manufactured door latches. Should a compartmen
Also affects: Pierce Arrow Xt, Pierce Impel
Pierce Custom Contender — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 26, 2011
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain fire trucks exposed to winter road salt and road de-icing chemicals, the fuel tank straps may corrode and fail. This could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, whi
Also affects: Pierce Dash, Pierce Quantum, Pierce Saber, Pierce Lance
Pierce Custom Contender — Electrical
High risk
Sep 21, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the battery switch positive electrical post may come in contact with the driver seat base reinforcement. If this happens, a short circuit may start a fire with
Pierce Custom Contender — Steering
High risk
Aug 5, 2009
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, the steer angle sensor -- a component of the electronic stability control (ESC) system -- can fail. This could cause the ESC system to misinterpret data from t