Pierce CUSTOM CONTENDER

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSUS

    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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS

    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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS

    IF THIS HAPPENS, A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    IF THE DOOR OPENS, THE SCBA CYLINDERS MAY FALL OUT OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.