PIERCE VELOCITY 2008: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V062000

Make Model Year
PIERCE VELOCITY 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-01 2013-02-25 2013-02-26

Production Dates: 2007-06-06 - 2010-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B237

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1275

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.