Recall 10V425 covers 55 2010 Pierce Custom Contender and Saber fire apparatus for battery-switch contact. Repair is free at any franchised Pierce dealer.
Pierce is recalling 55 2010 Custom Contender and Saber fire apparatus vehicles because the battery switch positive electrical post can contact the driver seat base reinforcement. That contact can create a short circuit and fire risk, and the Pierce dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The battery switch on the 2010 Pierce Custom Contender and Saber fire apparatus controls battery power to the vehicle's electrical system. Its positive electrical post is the live connection on the switch, and it must stay isolated from nearby metal parts. When that post is clear of the structure around it, current follows the intended wiring path.
On affected Pierce vehicles, the positive post is positioned close enough to the driver seat base reinforcement to come into contact with it. The seat base reinforcement is a metal support, so contact with the live post creates an unintended path for electrical current. That contact can damage wiring or interrupt battery power because the current is no longer contained inside the protected circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or service department should not rely on a light, sound, or change in how the apparatus drives to identify the defect.
Who's affected?
Custom Contender and Saber fire trucks share the same battery component listing for this recall.
| 2010 Pierce Custom Contender | battery |
|---|---|
| 2010 Pierce Saber | battery |
| Units affected | 55 |
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?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short circuit. The record lists no warning sign before the failure, so owners should not wait for a symptom to confirm the problem. Use the vehicle cautiously and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Pierce dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Pierce Custom Contender or Saber is included in this recall.
- Contact Pierce customer service at 1-920-832-3000 to confirm the repair path for your VIN before scheduling service.
- Schedule the free battery-switch repair that keeps the positive electrical post from contacting the driver seat base reinforcement.
- Bring the recall notice Pierce mailed on October 7, 2010. If it is not available, reference recall number 10V425 when you call.
- Park the apparatus away from structures until Pierce confirms the battery-switch repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Pierce technician repairs the affected battery switch area at charge. The source remedy does not name a specific replacement part, so the dealer repair should be described as correcting the battery switch positive electrical post and its contact point near the driver seat base reinforcement. Pierce began the safety recall on October 7, and owners and dealers were notified under campaign 10V425. The final dealer repair is free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall.
Timeline
| September 21, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V425?
Recall 10V425 covers 55 2010 Pierce Custom Contender and Saber fire apparatus vehicles. The battery switch positive electrical post can contact the driver seat base reinforcement, creating a short-circuit fire risk. Pierce dealers repair the vehicles free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010 Pierce Custom Contender or Saber is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fire apparatus is included in recall 10V425. If it is, contact a Pierce dealer to schedule the battery switch repair. Reference recall number 10V425 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Pierce's remedy says dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2010 Custom Contender and Saber vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short circuit. On affected vehicles, the battery switch positive electrical post can touch the driver seat base reinforcement. That contact creates the short-circuit condition described in recall 10V425.
What if I bought this Pierce fire apparatus used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2010 Pierce Custom Contender or Saber is included, then call a Pierce dealer and reference recall number 10V425.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V425000 |
|---|---|
| Pierce customer service | 1-920-832-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V425 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V425000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →