PIERCE VELOCITY 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V022000

Make Model Year
PIERCE VELOCITY 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-28 2019-01-02 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2004-01-22 - 2018-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B295

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 994

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.

Consequence

If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.

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.