1999 Pierce Contender Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Pierce Contender. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Pierce Contender
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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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Vehicle description: fire truck chassis with caterpillar 3126 engines. The alternator cable was routed over the top of the alternator, and in some cases, allowed the cable to make contact with and wear on structural members of the engine enclosure.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the alternator cable routing. Owner notification began december 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 Pierce Contender. 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pierce Contender model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Pierce Contender | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Pierce Contender | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Pierce Contender | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Pierce Contender
How do I know if my 1999 Pierce Contender 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 1999 Pierce Contender; 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 01V370000).
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.