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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V238📅 Jun 29, 2009

2003–2009 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder & 2003–2009 Pierce PUC Pumper + 1 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Pierce is recalling 466 model year 2003 through 2009 fire apparatus bodies manufactured between december 10, 2003 and march 9, 2009, and may have been equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the Rear body. The scba compartment door LATCH may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to pop open without warning while the vehicle is in motion.

💥 The risk

If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, possibly becoming road hazard to other motorists which could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Pierce will notify owners and will repair the vehicle free of charge. The safety recall began on july 17, 2009. Owners may contact 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
09V238000
Manufacturer recall #
39-0139830
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
466
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 17, 2009
Built
Aug 11, 2003 – Dec 2, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V238 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V238?

2003–2009 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder & 2003–2009 Pierce PUC Pumper + 1 more. 466 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Pierce dealer to book the free repair.