- The problem
- Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. These vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. If the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.
- The risk
- The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Pierce Custom Contender Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Pierce Custom Contender with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 3 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2011 for the fuel system, other. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Custom Contender year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2001 Pierce Custom Contender problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Pierce Custom Contender recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- The risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began december 10, 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2001 Pierce Custom Contender
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
It was impossible to put the safety belt on while sitting in the face forward position. One had to turn all the way around to attach the safety belt. *Ak
Pierce Custom Contender: every year compared
All Custom Contender years2001 Pierce Custom Contender vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Pierce Custom Contender | 1 | 2 | F | |
| 2001 Pierce Fire Truck | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Pierce Quantum | 1 | 4 | C | 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 2001 Pierce Custom Contender
Does the 2001 Pierce Custom Contender have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Pierce Custom Contender: fuel system, other (July 2011); accelerator pedal (December 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pierce Custom Contender?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Pierce Custom Contender had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 2004 and the latest on November 12, 2004. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2001 Pierce Custom Contender a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 11 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Pierce Custom 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 2001 Pierce Custom 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