NHTSA Recall 01V151000: Mounting (fuel system)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 800 vehicles. It affects 1996–2000 Pierce Fire Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B23 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING |
| Report received | May 9, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. Certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
Safety risk
Spilled fuel on the fuel tank steps can create a slip hazard.
Remedy
Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes
Pierce recall number 74b23.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V151000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.