2006–2008 Pierce Custom Contender Recall: Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 12V523000 · Electrical System · filed Oct 31, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | Custom Contender | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V523000 (manufacturer number 74B235). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.