Recall 13V214000: 2011–2013 Pierce Dash CF, 2007–2013 Pierce Impel, 2007–2013 Pierce Velocity
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 2,006
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the weak springs may allow the door to open and possibly fail to contain emergency personnel or equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle spring with a stiffer one, free of charge. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Pierce's recall number is 74B242.
Notes
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
- 2011 Pierce Dash CF
- 2012 Pierce Dash CF
- 2013 Pierce Dash CF
- 2007 Pierce Impel
- 2008 Pierce Impel
- 2009 Pierce Impel
- 2010 Pierce Impel
- 2011 Pierce Impel
- 2012 Pierce Impel
- 2013 Pierce Impel
- 2007 Pierce Velocity
- 2008 Pierce Velocity
- 2009 Pierce Velocity
- 2010 Pierce Velocity
- 2011 Pierce Velocity
- 2012 Pierce Velocity
- 2013 Pierce Velocity
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V214000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B242
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Jun 28, 2013
- Components
- Structure:body:door (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