NHTSA Recall 11V384000: Fuel system, other
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,803 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Pierce Arrow.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V384000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B218 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Report received | July 26, 2011 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. These vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. If the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.
Safety risk
The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
Pierce safety recall no. 74b218.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 11V384000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2003 |
| Pierce Commercial | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Pierce Custom Contender | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Pierce Dash | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Pierce Lance | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Pierce Quantum | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Pierce Saber | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.