NHTSA Recall 12V523000: Software (electrical system)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 2006–2008 Pierce Custom Contender.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V523000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B235 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | October 31, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 5, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.
Safety risk
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Remedy
Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
This is Pierce recall number 74B235.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V523000
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.