2015–2016 Pierce Dash CF recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dash emergency vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to September 30, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The affected vehicles have a starter motor that may be damaged from interference with to an incorrect cab lift pump bracket that was installed.
💥 The risk
The interference may result in possible starter motor failure or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the bracket and starter motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B279.
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
- 16V923000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 74B279
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-888-974-3723
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 11, 2017
- Built
- Oct 17, 2014 – Sep 30, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.