Pierce Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 05V355000

The problem

On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. This condition occurs during full turn steering and full suspension jounce compression.

The risk

This interference may cause chafing leading to a potential front air brake hose failure. In the event of a front brake hose failure, loss of front braking will occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will remove the existing front axle interlock sensor bracket and install a new bracket in a new location avoiding the front axle brake hose. The recall began on october 13, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.

Contacts

Customers 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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Pierce dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V355000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2002 Pierce Arrow XT	0	4	A
2003 Pierce Arrow XT	0	6	B
2004 Pierce Arrow XT	0	7	B
2005 Pierce Arrow XT	1	8	C
2002 Pierce Dash	0	8	F
2003 Pierce Dash	0	9	F
2004 Pierce Dash	1	11	F
2005 Pierce Dash	0	10	F
2002 Pierce Lance	0	7	C
2003 Pierce Lance	0	8	D
2004 Pierce Lance	0	8	D
2005 Pierce Lance	0	6	C
2002 Pierce Quantum	0	5	C
2003 Pierce Quantum	0	5	C
2004 Pierce Quantum	0	6	C
2005 Pierce Quantum	1	5	C

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Questions

Is the 05V355000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PIERCE MANUFACTURING's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V355000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V355000 announced?

PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported it to NHTSA on August 10, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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