NHTSA Recall 03V043000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2000 Pierce Fire Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V043000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Report received | February 12, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 24, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain fire chassis equipped with harrison hydra-gen generators. The tubing connecting the soft start to the generator pump can break away from the fitting and spray hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.
Safety risk
This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
Remedy
Dealers will remove two pieces of steel tubing and replace them with high pressure hose. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2003. 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
Customers can 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 03V043000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Fire Truck | 2000 |
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.