NHTSA recall 08V574000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Pierce Arrow XT and 1 more
Reported Oct 31, 200876 vehicles affectedPIERCE MANUFACTURINGBuilt Jun 1, 2007 – Oct 24, 2008
The defect
Pierce IS recalling 76 my 2007-2008 arrow xt and velocity fire trucks equipped with caterpillar C13 diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The risk
This may result in a fire hazard.
The remedy
Pierce IS working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e054). owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.