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Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems recall

Dec 31

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News | Comments off

The following recall effects fire apparatus built by American LaFrance, E-ONE, Ferrara, HME, Pierce, Spartan, and Sutphen. Fire Chief Magazine lists the following:

  • Pierce is recalling 724 trucks. The recall affects the model-year 2007-2011 Arrow XT, model-year 2008-2011 Custom Contender, model-year 2008-2011 Impel, model-year 2008-2011 Quantum, model-year 2009-2011 Saber, and model-year 2007-2011 Velocity.
  • E-ONE is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011, Cyclone II, Typhoon and Quest vehicles manufactured from May 1, 2008, through Nov. 28, 2011.
  • Ferrara recalled 104 model-year 2009-2011 Inferno and Igniter vehicles. The recalled trucks were manufactured between April 2009 andOctober 2011.
  • Sutphen is recalling certain 2009–2012 model-year vehicles.
  • America LaFrance is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Eagle Fire trucks manufactured between Oct. 21, 2010, and Aug. 25, 2011.
  • HME is recalling certain 2009–2012 model year fire trucks manufactured between Jan. 16, 2009, and Nov. 1, 2011.
Report Date : December 30, 2011 at 07:14 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 11E039000
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates:
    MERITOR WABCO / ESC Information not Available
Manufacturer: MERITOR WABCO VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 30, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11E039000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,700
Summary:
 MERITOR WABCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES WITH PART NUMBERS 446 065 020 0, 400 850 179 0, 400 850 195 0, 446 065 027 0, AND 400 850 185 0, SHIPPED TO A VARIETY OF NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Consequence:
 IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 MERITOR WABCO IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE RECALL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR WABCO AT 1-248-435-8001 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Notes:
 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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recalls from Pierce, Spartan, Daimler Trucks & Ford

Jun 30

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News | Comments off

Firegeezer.com has an article which details several recalls that deal with fire service vehicles. Recalls involve Daimler Trucks, Pierce, Spartan Motors, and Ford. Some highlights include:

Spartan is recalling (NHTSA #11V-240) certain 2010 and 2011 Furions, Gladiators and MetroStars. Certain telltales (dash indicator lights) do not illuminate when they are intended to (high beam indicator, turn signal indicators), or they flicker. In addition, the ABS lamp may not illuminate when the system is affected by a fault.

Pierce has two recalls in. One, NHTSA #11V255, is for certain 1999 – 2008 Arrow XT, Dash, Lance and Enforcer chassis and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. After repeated use with “excessive force” (ed. note: who, us?), the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position.

Pierce is also recalling (NHTSA #11V-230) certain 2009 – 2011 Arrow XT and Velocity apparatus. The front axles of these vehicles were built with Michelin 365/70R22.5 XZA tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels. These tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels to comply with FMVSS #120.

The full article with more in depth information can be found HERE.

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