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Vehicle recall 12V311000 · June 29, 2012

Pierce Arrow XT, Contender BIG Block and 3 more models

The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work.

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

Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from August 28, 2010, through March 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel DD13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, Inc. At 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
This is pierce's recall number 74B233.CUSTOMERS may 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
12V311000
Reported to NHTSA
June 29, 2012
Filed by
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer campaign
74B233
Owner notification
July 18, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
313
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall 12V311000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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