Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V072000 Reported March 4, 2005

Suspension seat tethers

Q: What is recall 05V072000?

NHTSA recall 05V072000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on March 4, 2005. It addresses: Suspension seat tethers. The recall affects approximately 1,600 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 1,600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V072000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,600

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 4, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain fire trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the seat tether restrains the seat during pull testing as the suspension components are not designed to restrain the seat on their own. The suspension seat tethers are too long.

Safety Consequence

The occupant will experience insufficient suspension seat restraint which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace suspension seat tethers with shorter tethers. the recall began on april 11, 2005. owners may 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 05V072000 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 05V072000

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

What is recall 05V072000?

NHTSA recall 05V072000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on March 4, 2005. It addresses: Suspension seat tethers. The recall affects approximately 1,600 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V072000 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.