Vehicle recall 10V300000 · June 28, 2010
Pierce Custom Contender, Dash and 5 more models
These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from February 20, 2003, through March 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
- Consequence
- If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
- Remedy
- A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
- Notes
- Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.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
- 10V300000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2010
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer campaign
- 39-0139830
- Owner notification
- October 4, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Custom Contender (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Pierce Dash (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Pierce Enforcer (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Pierce Impel (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Pierce Lance (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Pierce Saber (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Pierce Velocity (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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.