2007–2008 Pierce Arrow XT & 2007–2008 Pierce Velocity recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V574000
- Manufacturer
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Vehicles affected
- 76
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-447-4986
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 7, 2009
- Built
- Jun 1, 2007 – Oct 24, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.