2010 PIERCE IMPEL Recalls (9)

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:
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:
11V551000 on 11/17/2011
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
05/16/2005 - 10/12/2011
Affected:
59
Defect:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through october 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. these compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. the scba compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. the door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.
Consequence:
If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
Correction:
Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes:
Pierce safety recall number is 74b186.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:
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.

2010 PIERCE IMPEL TSB

Bulletin:
SB-333
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Pierce: the female buckle and belt tongue has been upgraded to a new combination l9, that provides more strain relief for wiring in stalk, and shoulder belt system has a new ready reach d-loop assembly on certain models. models velocity,

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