NHTSA recall campaign
10V425000
ManufacturerPIERCE MANUFACTURINGReported2010-09-21Affected55 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SABER AND CUSTOM CONTENDER FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 25, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2010. THE BATTERY SWITCH POSITIVE ELECTRICAL POST MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SEAT BASE REINFORCEMENT.
Risk
IF THIS HAPPENS, A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →