PIERCE VELOCITY 2020: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V571000

Make Model Year
PIERCE VELOCITY 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-20 2020-09-22 2020-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 405

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.

Consequence

Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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.