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Pierce Pumper Recall 16V546: Missing side marker lights raise crash risk

NHTSA campaign 16V546, reported July 21, 2016, 8 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2016 Pierce Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis, manufactured between September 27, 2014, and June 14, 2016, were fitted with extended bumpers. The added length required additional side marker lights, but these vehicles do not have the required number. As a result, they do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.

Without the full set of side marker lights, other drivers may have reduced visibility of the vehicle, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Pierce is notifying owners, and authorized dealers will install the required side marker lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. To learn more, contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 and reference recall number 74B275. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V546Pierce Manufacturing
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis manufactured September 27, 2014, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. Since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Risk
If the vehicle is missing side marker lights, it may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B275.
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 Pumper20152016
Pierce Tanker20152016