Pierce 75′ Aluminum Ladder (2003) – 09V238000

Defect Description For Recall

Pierce Is Recalling 466 Model Year 2003 Through 2009 Fire Apparatus Bodies Manufactured Between December 10, 2003 And March 9, 2009, And May Have Been Equipped With Dual Scba Cylinder Storage Compartments. These Compartments Extend Inboard Horizontally From The Side Of The Rear Body. The Scba Compartment Door Latch May Have Been Manufactured Incorrectly, Allowing The Door To Pop Open Without Warning While The Vehicle Is In Motion.

Make Of Vehicle

PIERCE

Model Of Vehicle

75′ Aluminum LADDER

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

09V238000

Component Description

Structure:Body:Door

Effect Of Defect

If The Door Opens, The Scba Cylinders May Fall Out Of The Compartment And Onto The Roadway, Possibly Becoming Road Hazard To Other Motorists Which Could Result In A Crash.

Fix Defect

Pierce Will Notify Owners And Will Repair The Vehicle Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 17, 2009. Owners May Contact Pierce At 1-920-832-3000.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Start Of Manufacture

20030811

End Of Manufacture

20091202

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

466

Date Owners Notified

20090717

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Date Report Received

20090625

Make Campaign Number

39-0139830

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard