Pierce QUANTUM

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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    STRUCTUREUS

    If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.

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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS

    If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.

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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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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATICUS

    IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, THE BRAKE CAPABILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS

    The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMUS

    If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSIONUS

    If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    If the headlights flicker and do not provide steady illumination, other drivers may be confused and the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    In the event of a crash, if the KAB does not inflate properly, it may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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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    WHEELS:RIMUS

    The tires can separate from the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.

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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.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTUS

    The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED WITHOUT WARNING AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.