2012 Pierce Contender Big Block Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Pierce Contender Big Block. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Pierce Contender Big Block
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, diesel and diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 EPA 2007 and EPA 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work.…
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Pierce Contender Big Block. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Pierce Contender Big Block model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pierce Contender Big Block model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Pierce Contender Big Block | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Pierce Contender Big Block | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Pierce Contender Big Block | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Pierce Contender Big Block
How do I know if my 2012 Pierce Contender Big Block has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Pierce Contender Big Block; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pierce dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V311000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.