PIERCE 2006 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2006 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER
Brand
PIERCE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2006
PIERCE MANUFACTURING is recalling certain 2006 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The surge can cause a fluctuation in water pressure from the fire hose and could result in personal injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026