Pierce Recall 13V062000: Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA recall 13V062000 · announced February 25, 2013 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing · 1,275 units affected

The problem

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.

The risk

If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.

What to do

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Pierce's campaign recall number is 74B237.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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2007 Pierce Impel
• 2008 Pierce Impel
• 2009 Pierce Impel
• 2010 Pierce Impel
• 2007 Pierce Velocity
• 2008 Pierce Velocity
• 2009 Pierce Velocity
• 2010 Pierce Velocity

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.