Vehicle recall 09V389000 · October 6, 2009
Pierce Arrow XT, Custom Contender and 4 more models
The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fire trucks manufactured between April 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009, equipped with cummins isb CM2150, isc CM2150, isl CM2150, ism CM876, and isx CM871 model diesel engines. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ECM software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.
- Consequence
- This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
- Remedy
- Pierce is working with cummins to repair the engines. Cummins is conducting this campaign and will provide the remedy free of charge. Please see cummins recall campaign 09E-046. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2009. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or 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
- 09V389000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2009
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer campaign
- 39-0139830
- Owner notification
- September 4, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 131
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Arrow XT (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Custom Contender (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Impel (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Quantum (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Saber (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Velocity (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Pierce been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pierce dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.