Vehicle recall 01V113000 · April 2, 2001
1996-2001 Pierce Fire Truck
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system. The rear wheels of a fire engine can turn unintentionally if the all-wheel steering system key is on and moisture penetrates to the wire that connects the steering sensor to the electronic control unit (ECU). It was discovered that the insulation covering the wires between the sensor and the ECU had been nicked during time of assembly. Over time, the nick in the insulation allowed moisture to penetrate to the actual wire.
- Consequence
- Under these conditions, the driver can experience unintended turning of a single or a tandum rear axle, possibly leading to a vehicle crash or injury or death to a pedestrian or fire fighter.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for nicked wires and replace the wire harness. This recall campaign is 100% complete.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V113000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 2, 2001
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Owner notification
- January 30, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 147
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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