Pierce Recall 13V518000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 13V518000 · announced October 22, 2013 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing · 349 units affected
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
The risk
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.
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
- 2009 Pierce Arrow Xt
- 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt
- 2011 Pierce Arrow Xt
- 2012 Pierce Arrow Xt
- 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt
- 2009 Pierce Commercial
- 2010 Pierce Commercial
- 2011 Pierce Commercial
- 2012 Pierce Commercial
- 2013 Pierce Commercial
- 2009 Pierce Enforcer
- 2009 Pierce Impel
- 2010 Pierce Impel
- 2011 Pierce Impel
- 2012 Pierce Impel
- 2013 Pierce Impel
- 2009 Pierce Quantum
- 2010 Pierce Quantum
- 2011 Pierce Quantum
- 2012 Pierce Quantum
- 2013 Pierce Quantum
- 2009 Pierce Saber
- 2010 Pierce Saber
- 2011 Pierce Saber
- 2012 Pierce Saber
- 2013 Pierce Saber
- 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.