Pierce Recall 13V214000: Structure, Body, Door

NHTSA recall 13V214000 · announced May 17, 2013 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing · 2,006 units affected

The problem

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

In the event of a crash, the weak springs may allow the door to open and possibly fail to contain emergency personnel or equipment, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle spring with a stiffer one, free of charge. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Pierce's recall number is 74B242.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Pierce Dash Cf
• 2012 Pierce Dash Cf
• 2013 Pierce Dash Cf
• 2007 Pierce Impel
• 2008 Pierce Impel
• 2009 Pierce Impel
• 2010 Pierce Impel
• 2011 Pierce Impel
• 2012 Pierce Impel
• 2013 Pierce Impel
• 2007 Pierce Velocity
• 2008 Pierce Velocity
• 2009 Pierce Velocity
• 2010 Pierce Velocity
• 2011 Pierce Velocity
• 2012 Pierce Velocity
• 2013 Pierce Velocity

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