Recall 16V551000: 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Impel, 2015–2016 Pierce Velocity
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial device. This plastic plug may separate from the pump resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak, potentially disabling the aerial device.
The risk
The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.
The fix
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B276.
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
- 2015 Pierce Enforcer
- 2016 Pierce Enforcer
- 2015 Pierce Impel
- 2016 Pierce Impel
- 2015 Pierce Velocity
- 2016 Pierce Velocity
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V551000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B276
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Jul 26, 2016
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
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