2003–2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2003–2009 Pierce Dash, 2003–2009 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models Recall: Structure
NHTSA campaign 10V300000 · Structure · filed Jun 28, 2010 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | Custom Contender | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce | Dash | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce | Enforcer | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce | Impel | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce | Lance | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce | Saber | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce | Velocity | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Related recalls
More Pierce Custom Contender recalls
- 2006–2008 Pierce Custom Contender — Electrical System
- 2005–2010 Pierce Arrow XT and 7 other models — Structure
- 2007–2011 Pierce Arrow XT and 5 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
- 2011 Pierce Arrow XT and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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Other campaigns involving Pierce vehicles
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- 2023–2024 Pierce Enforcer and 2 other models — Tires mounted on the front steer axles are incompatible…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 10V300000 (manufacturer number 39-0139830). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.