UTILIMASTER VELOCITY 2017: EQUIPMENT

Make : UTILIMASTER Model : VELOCITY Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2016-07-22 - 2017-07-23
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V455000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-08-01 Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-18 Date Added to Database: 2017-07-21
Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B281
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary:
      Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. The Hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures, preventing the fire truck water pump from operating.
Consequence:
      If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:
      Pierce will notify owners, and Hale Products dealers will replace the interlock modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569 or Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B281.
Report Initiator: MFR 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.