Vehicle recall 01V151000 · May 9, 2001
1996-2000 Pierce Fire Truck
Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. Certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
- Consequence
- Spilled fuel on the fuel tank steps can create a slip hazard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
- Notes
- Pierce recall number 74B23.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V151000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2001
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B23
- Owner notification
- May 31, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
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