NHTSA Recall 12V311000: Fuel system, diesel and diesel (engine and engine cooling)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 313 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Pierce Arrow XT.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V311000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B233 |
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | June 29, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 18, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 EPA 2007 and EPA 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. At 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
This is pierce's recall number 74b233.customers may 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 12V311000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Pierce Contender Big Block | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Pierce Dash CF | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.