Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V311000 Reported June 29, 2012

High pressure fuel line support

Pierce Manufacturing · Engine And Engine Cooling · 313 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V311000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B233
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
313
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 29, 2012

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. At 1-920-832-3000.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 12V311000 or campaign 74B233.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V311000

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

What is recall 12V311000?

NHTSA recall 12V311000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on June 29, 2012. It addresses: High pressure fuel line support. The recall affects approximately 313 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 12V311000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B233. 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.