PIERCE DASH CF 2012: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V214000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PIERCE | DASH CF | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-06-28 | 2013-05-17 | 2013-05-22 |
Production Dates: 2007-06-06 - 2013-05-17
Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B242
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2006
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206
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."
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.
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.
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.
