COACHMEN VELOCITY 2007: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Make : COACHMEN Model : VELOCITY Year : 2007
Build Dates : 2007-06-06 - 2010-10-30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V062000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-05-01 Date Received by ODI: 2013-02-25 Date Added to Database: 2013-02-26
Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B237
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1275
Summary:
      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.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.