Recall 10V300 affects 25 2003-2009 Pierce fire trucks with hose-tray latches that can open in motion. Repair is free at any franchised Pierce dealer.
Pierce is recalling 25 2003-2009 fire trucks, including Impel, Velocity, Saber, Enforcer, Custom Contender, Lance, and Dash models, because the drop-down fire hose tray latch can open while the truck is moving. If the hose falls into the roadway without warning, people face injury risk and property damage risk rises; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The drop-down fire hose tray on these Pierce fire trucks is mounted under the front bumper. It holds fire hose low on the truck so crews can reach it without opening a body compartment. The latch is the retaining mechanism that keeps the tray closed while the truck moves.
On affected 2003-2009 Pierce Custom Contender, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Lance, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks, that latch can open accidentally while the vehicle is in motion. When the latch releases, the tray is no longer secured under the bumper. The filing does not identify a separate root cause, so the defect is the latch opening when it is supposed to stay closed.
There is no warning sign before failure. A crew or driver should treat an open or loose tray as a sign that the latch is not holding the hose tray in its normal closed position.
Who's affected?
Covers 7 Pierce fire-truck models across 2003-2009, all tied to the same body structure component.
| 2004 Pierce Impel | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2003 Pierce Impel | body structure |
| 2007 Pierce Velocity | body structure |
| 2008 Pierce Velocity | body structure |
| 2003 Pierce Saber | body structure |
| 2005 Pierce Saber | body structure |
| 2007 Pierce Enforcer | body structure |
| 2006 Pierce Custom Contender | body structure |
| 2006 Pierce Impel | body structure |
| 2005 Pierce Impel | body structure |
| 2009 Pierce Saber | body structure |
| 2007 Pierce Saber | body structure |
| 2003 Pierce Lance | body structure |
| 2004 Pierce Lance | body structure |
| 2005 Pierce Lance | body structure |
| 2006 Pierce Lance | body structure |
| 2007 Pierce Lance | body structure |
| 2008 Pierce Lance | body structure |
| 2007 Pierce Impel | body structure |
| 2008 Pierce Impel | body structure |
| 2003 Pierce Enforcer | body structure |
| 2003 Pierce Dash | body structure |
| 2005 Pierce Custom Contender | body structure |
| 2008 Pierce Dash | body structure |
| 2008 Pierce Enforcer | body structure |
| 2006 Pierce Dash | body structure |
| 2004 Pierce Velocity | body structure |
| 2004 Pierce Dash | body structure |
| 2009 Pierce Velocity | body structure |
| 2004 Pierce Saber | body structure |
| 2006 Pierce Saber | body structure |
| 2008 Pierce Saber | body structure |
| 2009 Pierce Lance | body structure |
| 2003 Pierce Velocity | body structure |
| 2004 Pierce Custom Contender | body structure |
| 2006 Pierce Velocity | body structure |
| 2009 Pierce Impel | body structure |
| 2009 Pierce Enforcer | body structure |
| 2005 Pierce Dash | body structure |
| 2004 Pierce Enforcer | body structure |
| 2003 Pierce Custom Contender | body structure |
| 2009 Pierce Dash | body structure |
| 2007 Pierce Dash | body structure |
| 2005 Pierce Enforcer | body structure |
| 2005 Pierce Velocity | body structure |
| 2006 Pierce Enforcer | body structure |
| 2008 Pierce Custom Contender | body structure |
| 2007 Pierce Custom Contender | body structure |
| 2009 Pierce Custom Contender | body structure |
| Units affected | 25 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
A fire hose can drop from the vehicle to the roadway without warning. That can injure people, damage property, distract other drivers, and lead to a crash. There is no warning sign before the hose drops, so arrange recall service before regular use. Repair will be free at any franchised Pierce dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2009 Pierce Impel, Velocity, Saber, Enforcer, Custom Contender, Lance, or Dash is included in this recall.
- Use the Pierce owner letter mailed on October 4, 2010 before scheduling the free hose-box latch repair.
- Contact Pierce customer service at 1-920-832-3000 with questions about the recall path.
- Reference recall number 10V300 when you call or speak with the service desk.
- Keep the front-bumper hose tray secured until the new hose box and improved latch are installed.
What happens at the repair
Pierce has developed a new latch design for the drop down fire hose tray. Once the dealer repair is available, a Pierce technician installs a new hose box that incorporates the improved latch, replacing the older latch setup that can open while the fire truck is moving. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. No repair time is listed in the recall information, so ask the service desk what to expect when the appointment is confirmed.
Timeline
| June 28, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V300?
Recall 10V300 covers 25 2003-2009 Pierce Custom Contender, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Lance, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks with drop-down fire hose trays under the front bumper. The tray latch can open while the truck is moving. Pierce will install a new hose box with an improved latch for free.
What should I do if my 2003-2009 Pierce Custom Contender, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Lance, Saber, or Velocity is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fire truck is included in recall 10V300. If it is, contact a franchised Pierce service location to arrange the free hose-box and latch repair. Reference recall number 10V300 when you call. Pierce lists 1-920-832-3000 for owner contact.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 10V300, Pierce will install a new hose box with the improved latch design free of charge at a franchised Pierce service location.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 10V300 is hose deployment from the front bumper tray while the fire truck is moving. The hose can drop into the roadway without warning, creating injury and property risk. Sudden hose deployment can also distract nearby drivers and lead to a crash.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the hose drops. Recall 10V300 describes a latch that can open while the fire truck is in motion, letting the hose fall to the roadway without warning. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free latch and hose-box repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V300000 |
|---|---|
| Pierce customer service | 1-920-832-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V300 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V300000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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