NHTSA Recall 01V370000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on December 13, 2001, covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Pierce Contender.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2001

owners notified (December 17)

NHTSA campaign	01V370000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report received	December 13, 2001
Owner notification	December 17, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This could wear a hole through the insulation causing a short circuit and possibly an engine fire.

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 within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Notes

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 01V370000

Make and model	Model years
Pierce Contender	1999, 2000, 2001
Pierce Saber	1999, 2000, 2001

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.