Vehicle recall 12V523000 · October 31, 2012
2006-2008 Pierce Custom Contender
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 28, 2008, equipped with a Caterpillar C9 engine due to an engine software problem which can cause the engine's RPM's to surge while in pump mode.
- Consequence
- The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce has already remedied all of the affected vehicles by updating the engine software, therefore, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
- Notes
- This is Pierce recall number 74B235.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V523000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 31, 2012
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B235
- Owner notification
- November 5, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
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 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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