NHTSA recall 03V043000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Pierce Fire Truck
Reported Feb 12, 200313 vehicles affectedPIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
The 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.
The risk
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
The 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 do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.