Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine’s RPM’s to surge while in pump mode.
Pierce Manufacturing – Engine Software may cause Water Pressure Surge
| Report Received Date | 10/31/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V523000 |
| Consequence Summary | The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury. |
| Corrective Action | Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. |
| Recall Code | 74B235 |
| Potentially Affected | 9 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V523000) |
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