Recall 13V062000: 2007–2010 Pierce Impel, 2007–2010 Pierce Velocity
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 1,275
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Pierce Impel
- 2008 Pierce Impel
- 2009 Pierce Impel
- 2010 Pierce Impel
- 2007 Pierce Velocity
- 2008 Pierce Velocity
- 2009 Pierce Velocity
- 2010 Pierce Velocity
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V062000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B237
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- May 1, 2013
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology