2016 Pierce Pumper Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V546000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B275
Manufactured Begin Date: September 27th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: June 14th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: August 15th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis manufactured September 27, 2014, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. Since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is missing side marker lights, it may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B275.

Recall Notes:
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.