NHTSA Recall 10V300000: Bumpers (structure)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Pierce Custom Contender.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V300000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 39-0139830 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS |
| Report received | June 28, 2010 |
| Owner notification | October 4, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety risk
If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
Remedy
A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V300000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Custom Contender | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Dash | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Impel | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Lance | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Saber | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.