2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recalls (12)

Campaign:
08V020000 on 01/14/2008
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Manufactured:
09/28/2007 - 11/28/2007
Affected:
22
Defect:
On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
Consequence:
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V598000 on 11/17/2008
Component:
Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
Manufactured:
04/16/2007 - 04/24/2008
Affected:
15
Defect:
Pierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. interference with the brake caliper adjuster bolt sleeve and the suspension beam may occur. this interference may occur if the right hand and left hand brake components were assembled on the wrong side of the axle. the adjuster bolt is designed to rotate as the brake pads wear. if the sleeve becomes damaged, the sleeve may prevent the adjuster from rotating.
Consequence:
If the adjuster can not rotate, brake performance may be compromised and a crash may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. all owners have been notified by arvinmeritor.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09V105000 on 03/31/2009
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
04/10/2007 - 02/13/2008
Affected:
167
Defect:
Pierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 velocity and impel fire trucks. a battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.
Consequence:
If metal-to-metal contact were to happen, an electrical arcing between the cab and battery could occur increasing the risk of electrical short circuit and a fire.
Correction:
Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. this remedy will be free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V341000 on 08/30/2009
Component:
Air bags: roll protection
Manufactured:
12/04/2007 - 07/14/2009
Affected:
28
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. the sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction resulting in an inadvertent deployment of the protection system.
Consequence:
Inadvertent deployment of the side-roll protection system could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on august 31, 2009. owners may contact pierce toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes:
Pierce's recall campaign number 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V300000 on 06/29/2010
Component:
Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured:
02/19/2003 - 03/26/2009
Affected:
25
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. these trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. the hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 4, 2010. owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V317000 on 07/07/2010
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Affected:
45
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from october 11, 2006 through june 16, 2010 and equipped with meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brakes and onspot automatic tire chains. the meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with the onspot automatic tire chain brackets. this interference may restrict the caliper from full movement.
Consequence:
If this interference occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning and a crash may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install new automatic tire chain brackets. the new brackets provide additional clearance for the full actuation of the disc brake calipers. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began in july 2010. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V423000 on 09/21/2010
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
05/29/1998 - 11/24/2008
Affected:
2,652
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. the steering gear bracket may fracture and break. if this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence:
Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. the safety recall began on october 12, 2010. owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip. the remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall no. 74b207.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V062000 on 02/25/2013
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufactured:
06/05/2007 - 10/29/2010
Affected:
1,275
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V214000 on 05/21/2013
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
06/05/2007 - 05/16/2013
Affected:
2,006
Defect:
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."
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
15V615000 on 09/30/2015
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 03/30/2007
Affected:
910
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, lance, impel, and quantum vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to march 31, 2007. in the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
Consequence:
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 10, 2015. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b267.
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.
Campaign:
15V615000 on 09/30/2015
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 03/30/2007
Affected:
910
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, lance, impel, and quantum vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to march 31, 2007. in the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
Consequence:
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 10, 2015. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b267.
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.
Campaign:
18V463000 on 07/15/2018
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
12/05/2007 - 10/23/2017
Affected:
17
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 pierce velocity, impel, arrow-xt, quantum, and enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket. the bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.
Consequence:
If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2018. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b290.
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.

2007 PIERCE IMPEL TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
SB-74B178
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Pierce mfgr: a change in the manufacturing process of certain cab door latches may have affected proper performance of the latching mechanism. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-74B175
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pierce mfg: multiple units have experienced moisture collecting within the roto molded evaporator housing. model years unknown. proper cycling of air condition system. updated electric harness. lower battery box due to positive post.

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