Does the 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pierce dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Pierce been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pierce dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block recalls, newest first

June 29, 2012NHTSA 12V311000313 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from August 28, 2010, through March 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel DD13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, Inc. At 1-920-832-3000.
Components: Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pierce dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2010 Pierce Contender BIG Block?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.