Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V524000 Reported December 15, 2003

Pierce/fan hub mounting bolts

Q: What is recall 03V524000?

NHTSA recall 03V524000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on December 15, 2003. It addresses: Pierce/fan hub mounting bolts. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Pierce Manufacturing · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V524000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 15, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain fire apparatus equipped with kenworth chassis, caterpillar c7 or 3126e and 2002 engines, and horton fan hubs. the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. the loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.

Safety Consequence

If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. owner notification begin in late december 2003. owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 03V524000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V524000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V524000?

NHTSA recall 03V524000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on December 15, 2003. It addresses: Pierce/fan hub mounting bolts. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V524000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.