Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V062000

Latches/locks/linkages

Pierce Manufacturing filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-02-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V062000

Latches/locks/linkages

Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,275
Reported to NHTSA
2013-02-25
Owners notified
2013-05-01

Defect description

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.

Safety risk

If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes

Pierce's campaign recall number is 74B237.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
PIERCE Impel2010 2009 2008 2007
PIERCE Velocity2010 2009 2008 2007

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.