- The problem
- Vehicle description: fire truck chassis with caterpillar 3126 engines. The alternator cable was routed over the top of the alternator, and in some cases, allowed the cable to make contact with and wear on structural members of the engine enclosure.
- The risk
- This could wear a hole through the insulation causing a short circuit and possibly an engine fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will re-route the alternator cable routing. Owner notification began december 17, 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 pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Pierce Contender Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Pierce Contender have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2001 for the alternator / generator / regulator.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Contender year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Pierce Contender recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2000 Pierce Contender yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Pierce Contender: every year compared
All Contender years2000 Pierce Contender vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Pierce Contender | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2000 Pierce Dash | 3 | 8 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Pierce Contender
Does the 2000 Pierce Contender have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Pierce Contender: alternator / generator / regulator (December 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Pierce Contender had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Pierce Contender a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Pierce Contender year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 Pierce Contender has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data