2009 PIERCE VELOCITY Recalls (16)

Campaign:
09V203000 on 06/07/2009
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 05/30/2009
Affected:
185
Defect:
Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Consequence:
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on july 2, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
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:
09V389000 on 10/05/2009
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
03/31/2008 - 09/29/2009
Affected:
131
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fire trucks manufactured between april 1, 2008 and september 30, 2009, equipped with cummins isb cm2150, isc cm2150, isl cm2150, ism cm876, and isx cm871 model diesel engines. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.
Consequence:
This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
Correction:
Pierce is working with cummins to repair the engines. cummins is conducting this campaign and will provide the remedy free of charge. please see cummins recall campaign 09e-046. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
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:
10V195000 on 05/09/2010
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
12/19/2006 - 01/31/2010
Affected:
827
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence:
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Correction:
Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on may 28, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce's recall campaign number is 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:
10V269000 on 06/15/2010
Component:
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters:automatic
Manufactured:
08/10/2009 - 05/19/2010
Affected:
14
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 arrow xt, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from august 11, 2009, through may 20, 2010. the rear brake slack adjusters may interfere with the automatic tire chain brackets. the interference occurs at near full stroke of the slack adjusters. due to the varying automatic slack adjuster movement, the slack adjuster may contact the tire chain bracket.
Consequence:
If this interference occurs, the brake capability may be compromised and a crash may occur without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new automatic tire chain bracket free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce's 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:
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:
11V230000 on 04/11/2011
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
06/29/2009 - 03/14/2011
Affected:
5
Defect:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 arrow xt and velocity fire apparatus manufactured from june 30, 2009, through march 15, 2011. the front axle of these vehicles were built with michelin 365/70r22.5 xza tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels. these tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels. therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Consequence:
The wider 12.25 inch wheel may cause the tire bead to separate from the rim. this tire bead separation can cause a tire failure that may cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will install new 10.5 inch wide wheels and new michelin 365/70r22.5 zxa tires on the front axle of the fire apparatus free of charge. the safety recall began on april 15, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce's recall campaign number is 74b213.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:
11V527000 on 11/01/2011
Component:
Electronic stability control
Manufactured:
12/18/2007 - 10/06/2011
Affected:
724
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from december 19, 2007, through october 7, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence:
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Pierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on december 16, 2011. owners may contact meritor wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
The nhtsa number assigned to the meritor wabco's recall is 11e-039.pierce's safety recall number is 74b226.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:
13V518000 on 11/05/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
07/14/2009 - 04/28/2013
Affected:
349
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing inc. (pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 arrow xt, saber, velocity, impel, quantum, and commercial vehicles. the trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
Consequence:
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. pierce's recall number is 74b244.
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:
13V518000 on 11/05/2013
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:
07/14/2009 - 04/28/2013
Affected:
349
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing inc. (pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 arrow xt, saber, velocity, impel, quantum, and commercial vehicles. the trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
Consequence:
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. pierce's recall number is 74b244.
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:
14V660000 on 10/20/2014
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
11/10/2009 - 04/22/2013
Affected:
135
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 pierce enforcer, impel, quantum, velocity, and arrow xt emergency vehicles manufactured november 11, 2009, to april 23, 2013, and equipped with tak-4 front independent suspensions. the affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture.
Consequence:
If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2014. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b257.
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:
17V348000 on 05/30/2017
Component:
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Manufactured:
09/29/1999 - 10/21/2013
Affected:
225
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric all-steer rear steering option. the affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
Consequence:
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed on july 24, 2017. a second notice will be mailed when parts become available. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
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.

2009 PIERCE VELOCITY 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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