Vehicle recall 01V370000 · December 13, 2001
Pierce Contender and Saber
Vehicle description: fire truck chassis with caterpillar 3126 engines.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: fire truck chassis with caterpillar 3126 engines. The alternator cable was routed over the top of the alternator, and in some cases, allowed the cable to make contact with and wear on structural members of the engine enclosure.
- Consequence
- This could wear a hole through the insulation causing a short circuit and possibly an engine fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the alternator cable routing. Owner notification began December 17, 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
- 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
- 01V370000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 13, 2001
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Contender (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
- Pierce Saber (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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