NHTSA Recall 05V351000: Seats
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Pierce Dash.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V351000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 10, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 19, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207,"seating systems." the rescue body offerings do not meet the pull test requirements. The pedestal seat was mounted by drilling and tapping the cab or body floor.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the pedestal seat fasteners could fail to restrain the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat pedestals. If the seat was mounted with tapped fasteners, the fasteners will be removed and a hole will be drilled to replace the mounting fasteners with 7/16" bolts and nuts. The recall began on august 19, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V351000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Dash | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Pierce Lance | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Pierce Quantum | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Pierce Saber | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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.