2008–2009 Pierce Arrow XT recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Arrow XT vehicles built with caterpillar C13 2007 engines. The three upper air cleaner bracket fasteners may loosen and fall out. If this occurs the air cleaner and bracket may fall onto the engine and start a fire.
💥 The risk
If an under cab fire occurs, the engine operation could be affected and a crash may occur.
🔧 The fix
Pierce will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
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
- 11V097000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 74B211
- Manufacturer
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Vehicles affected
- 108
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-888-974-3723
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 13, 2011
- Built
- Mar 17, 2008 – Dec 18, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Pierce safety recall no. 74B211.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 .