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2009 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER Safety Overview

The 2009 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 2 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Electronic stability control (esc)
  • Structure:body:bumpers

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2009 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER 11V527000

PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 ARROW XTAND VELOCITY, MOD...

IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 11V527000: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/1/2011
2009 PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER 10V300000

PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL,...

IF THIS OCCURS THE FIRE HOSE MAY DROP TO THE ROADWAY WITHOUT WARNING. POTENTIAL INJURY TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY MAY OCCUR. THE SUDDEN HOSE DEPLOYMENT MAY ALSO DISTRACT DRIVERS TRYING TO AVOID THE HOSE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

NHTSA Recall 10V300000: IF THIS OCCURS THE FIRE HOSE MAY DROP TO THE ROADWAY WITHOUT WARNING. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/28/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.