UTILIMASTER VELOCITY 2014: EQUIPMENT

Make : UTILIMASTER Model : VELOCITY Year : 2014
Build Dates : 2013-06-19 - 2014-07-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V760000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-05 Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-16 Date Added to Database: 2015-11-16
Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B252
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 186
Summary:
      Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
Consequence:
      An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Remedy:
      Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B252.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.