Recall 01V113000: 1996–2001 Pierce Fire Truck

Report received

Apr 2, 2001

Manufacturer

Pierce manufacturing,inc.

Potentially affected

147vehicles

Model years

1996–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system. The rear wheels of a fire engine can turn unintentionally if the all-wheel steering system key is on and moisture penetrates to the wire that connects the steering sensor to the electronic control unit (ecu). It was discovered that the insulation covering the wires between the sensor and the ecu had been nicked during time of assembly. Over time, the nick in the insulation allowed moisture to penetrate to the actual wire.

Possible consequence

Under these conditions, the driver can experience unintended turning of a single or a tandum rear axle, possibly leading to a vehicle crash or injury or death to a pedestrian or fire fighter.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for nicked wires and replace the wire harness. This recall campaign is 100% complete.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
• 1997 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
• 1998 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
• 1999 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
• 2000 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
• 2001 Pierce Fire Truck1 complaints