Pierce Manufacturing engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
The short version
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported a problem with the engine diesel. Here is what owners need to know.
THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DETROIT DIESEL DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-080.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Pierce Manufacturing Arrow XT |
| 2010–2012 | Pierce Manufacturing Dash |
| 2010–2012 | Pierce Manufacturing Quantum |
| 2010–2012 | Pierce Manufacturing Velocity |
What changed
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