2000 Pierce Contender
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2000 Pierce Contender. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2000 Pierce Contender. Newest first.
Vehicle description: fire truck chassis with caterpillar 3126 engines. the alternator cable was routed over the top of the alternator, and in some cases, allowed the cable to make contact with and wear on structural members of the engine enclosure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could wear a hole through the insulation causing a short circuit and possibly an engine fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the alternator cable routing. owner notification began december 17, 2001. 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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011818This bulletin is to support the dealer network when replacing a ASL 360 ECU that requires programming on the truck.
- 11011817Software update for fault codes on Command Zone display: This software update may help remove ambiguity between active and inactive engine error codes shown on the Command Zone display.
- 11008386All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period products found to be defective will be repaired or replaced (at Roto Rays option) without charge. The defective light must be returned to Roto Rays, INC., 722 Park Ave., Herndon, VA 20170. The light will be returned to the purchaser prepaid.
- 10210778The GEN 1 Husky 3 foam pump from FSC is being discontinued. To keep supporting our customers, a conversion kit is available to install the GEN 2 Husky 3 foam pump in place of the GEN 1.
Every Pierce Contender model year
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