PIERCE IMPEL 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V660000

Make Model Year
PIERCE IMPEL 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-05 2014-10-21 2014-10-21

Production Dates: 2009-11-11 - 2013-04-23

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B257

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 135

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.

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.