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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V311📅 Jul 2, 2012

2010–2012 Pierce Arrow XT & 2010–2012 Pierce Contender BIG Block + 3 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel DD13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

💥 The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. 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
12V311000
Manufacturer recall #
74B233
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
313
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 18, 2012
Built
Aug 28, 2010 – Mar 27, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
This is pierce's recall number 74B233.customers may 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 12V311 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 12V311?

2010–2012 Pierce Arrow XT & 2010–2012 Pierce Contender BIG Block + 3 more. 313 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.