Vehicle recall 03V043000 · February 12, 2003
2000 Pierce Fire Truck
On certain fire chassis equipped with harrison hydra-gen generators.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain fire chassis equipped with harrison hydra-gen generators. The tubing connecting the soft start to the generator pump can break away from the fitting and spray hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.
- Consequence
- This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove two pieces of steel tubing and replace them with high pressure hose. Owner notification is expected to begin during February 2003. 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
- Customers can 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
- 03V043000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 12, 2003
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Owner notification
- February 24, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- 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 Fire Truck (2000): 2000
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