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Pierce Quantum Recall 14V778: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 14V778, reported December 8, 2014, 185 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V778Pierce Manufacturing
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Quantum fire apparatus manufactured February 21, 2008, to April 25, 2011. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Risk
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B258.
Notes
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

Pierce Quantum2008200920102011