Recall 08V574000: 2007–2008 Pierce Arrow XT and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 31, 2008

Manufacturer

Pierce manufacturing

Potentially affected

76vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

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

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.

Possible consequence

This may result in a fire hazard.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Pierce Arrow XT0 complaints
• 2008 Pierce Arrow XT1 complaints
• 2007 Pierce Velocity0 complaints
• 2008 Pierce Velocity0 complaints