PIERCE VELOCITY 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V214000

Make Model Year
PIERCE VELOCITY 2013
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

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.