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2001 Pierce Fire Truck

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Jul 27, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jan 22, 2002
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2001 Pierce Fire Truck, most frequently naming the steering category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 15 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Steering1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
02V048001

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT

Jan 22, 2002
45 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY (FIRE-RAY) STROBE WARNING LIGHTS, THE STROBE LIGHT HOUSING WAS MADE FROM AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND A PERSON COULD RECEIVE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THEY CAME IN CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE OPERATING THE FIRE-RAY STROBE LIGHTS.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD BE LIFE-THREATENING SHOULD A SMALL CHILD OR A PERSON WITH A HEART CONDITION EXPERIENCE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ALSO, A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD EXISTS.
The remedy: FEDERAL SIGNAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE LIGHTS FOR A REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FEDERAL SIGNAL'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-433-9132 OR PIERCE AT 920-832-3000.
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.View on NHTSA.gov
01V113000

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Apr 2, 2001
147 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OSHKOSH ALL-STEER ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM. THE REAR WHEELS OF A FIRE ENGINE CAN TURN UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM KEY IS ON AND MOISTURE PENETRATES TO THE WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SENSOR TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INSULATION COVERING THE WIRES BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE ECU HAD BEEN NICKED DURING TIME OF ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THE NICK IN THE INSULATION ALLOWED MOISTURE TO PENETRATE TO THE ACTUAL WIRE.
The risk: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER CAN EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED TURNING OF A SINGLE OR A TANDUM REAR AXLE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY OR DEATH TO A PEDESTRIAN OR FIRE FIGHTER.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR NICKED WIRES AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETE.
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Steering
Filed Jul 27, 2004

LTR REQUEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE INCIDENTS OF FAILURE OF THE ALL STEER SYSTEM (ELECTRONIC ALL WHEEL STEERING) THAT OCCURRED IN TRUCKS IN FIVE OF THEIR FIRE DEPARTMENTS.*MR WHEN THE ALL STEER SYSTEM FAILED THE REAR AXLE OF THE APPARATUS TURNED AT AN ANGLE WHILE THE FIRE TRUCK WAS IN OPERATION, SWINGING THE END OF THE FIRE TRUCK OUT OF CONTROL. *NM

NHTSA ID
10083625
Incident
Jan 1, 1901

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PB_750

To improve the fitment and operational reliability of manual window cranks by installing a fabricated collar over the regulator splines, eliminating looseness and reducing effort when raising or lowering the window.

SB_735

This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply an Over-The-Air Programming (OTAP) software update to applicable Command Zone devices installed in Pierce custom chassis apparatus with a CL-714 series Display and with Telematics Control Unit version 7.0.3 or greater.

SB_732

This bulletin provides a procedure by which to validate Command Zone device software versions in Pierce custom chassis apparatus.

SB_733

This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply a software update to applicable Command Zone devices installed in Pierce custom chassis apparatus using a Single Packet Update (SPU) file loaded via the CZ Webpages application. This procedure is applicable to apparatus equipped with either CL-711 or CL-714 series Displays.

SB_734

This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply a software update to applicable Command Zone devices installed in Pierce custom chassis apparatus using a Single Packet Update (SPU) file loaded onto a USB stick. This procedure is applicable only to apparatus with a CL-714 series Display, with Telematics Control Unit software version 6.0.X or greater, and with a ‘Tech Module’ port installed.

SB_736

This bulletin provides additional information regarding the Command Zone Telematics Control Unit (TCU), its functions, device locations in custom chassis apparatus, how ClearSky Intelligence subscribers can request the latest available TCU software version (7.4.2), and why TCU software should be updated.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Pierce Fire Truck by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001Viewing120—
2000031—
1999021—
1998020—
1997020—
1996051—
1995010—
1994010—
1993010—
1992010—
1991020—
1990020—
1989010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.