Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V351000 Reported August 10, 2005

Pedestal seat mounting

Q: What is recall 05V351000?

NHTSA recall 05V351000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on August 10, 2005. It addresses: Pedestal seat mounting. The recall affects approximately 90 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 · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V351000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 10, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207,"seating systems." the rescue body offerings do not meet the pull test requirements. the pedestal seat was mounted by drilling and tapping the cab or body floor.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the pedestal seat fasteners could fail to restrain the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the seat pedestals. if the seat was mounted with tapped fasteners, the fasteners will be removed and a hole will be drilled to replace the mounting fasteners with 7/16" bolts and nuts. the recall began on august 19, 2005. owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.

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 05V351000 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 05V351000

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

What is recall 05V351000?

NHTSA recall 05V351000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on August 10, 2005. It addresses: Pedestal seat mounting. The recall affects approximately 90 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 05V351000 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.