The problem
These fire trucks do not at least two sources of return energy as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems."
The risk
A throttle return problem can develop due to the throttle only having one return source increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will retrofit the throttle assemby with a newly designed throttle assembly.
Contacts
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to be completed by april 1, 1997. Note: owners who do not receive the free installation instructions and retrofit parts within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 97V010000.
- 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.