NHTSA Recall 12V523000

Vehicles:  Pierce Custom Contender

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V523000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     PIERCE / CUSTOM CONTENDER 	    	2006-2008
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING 	Report Receipt Date: OCT 31, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V523000 	NHTSA Action Number: PE11001
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9
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.