Pierce recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash cf, impel, saber, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from january 24, 2011, through april 19, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isx, isc, or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
What could happen
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
The fix
Pierce is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Vehicles covered
- Pierce Arrow Xt 2011
- Pierce Custom Contender 2011
- Pierce Dash Cf 2011
- Pierce Impel 2011
- Pierce Saber 2011
- Pierce Velocity 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V422000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 17, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 10, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 24, 2011 to Apr 19, 2011
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- 74B221
Notes
Cummins recall campaign number is c1154.pierce's recall campaign number is 74b221.owners may also 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pierce recall: Steering Feb 2, 2026
- Pierce recall: Structure Feb 21, 2024
- Pierce recall: Steering Dec 2, 2022
- Pierce recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
- Pierce recall: Exterior lighting Mar 30, 2021
- Pierce recall: Exterior lighting Oct 26, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.