Steel wheel lug nut loosening
Defect Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 fire trucks manufactured from august 13, 2009 through june 30, 2010. these vehicles may have been manufactured with excessive paint on the steel wheel mounting surfaces. The excessive paint may cause the wheel lug nuts to lose clamp load, loosen and fall off.
Safety Consequence
Eventually the wheel(s) could separate from the vehicle and cause a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will check the wheel nut torque and tighten the lug nuts to the recommended torque as specified in the pierce custom chassis and maintenance manual. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Pierce Manufacturing or involving Wheels.
FAQ: Recall 10V302000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V302000?
NHTSA recall 10V302000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on June 28, 2010. It addresses: Steel wheel lug nut loosening. The recall affects approximately 273 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V302000 or the manufacturer campaign number 39-0139830. 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.