Vehicle recall 09V238000 · June 25, 2009

Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder, PUC Pumper and 1 more model

These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body.

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

Summary: Pierce is recalling 466 model year 2003 through 2009 fire apparatus bodies manufactured between December 10, 2003 and March 9, 2009, and may have been equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. The scba compartment door latch may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to pop open without warning while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence: If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, possibly becoming road hazard to other motorists which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners and will repair the vehicle free of charge. The safety recall began on July 17, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V238000
Reported to NHTSA: June 25, 2009
Filed by: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer campaign: 39-0139830
Owner notification: July 17, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 466
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Door

Recall 09V238000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Pierce PUC Pumper (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Pierce Rear Mount Pumper (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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