COACHMEN VELOCITY 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Make : COACHMEN Model : VELOCITY Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2009-11-11 - 2013-04-23
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V660000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-11-05 Date Received by ODI: 2014-10-21 Date Added to Database: 2014-10-21
Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B257
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 135
Summary:
      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.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.