Pierce Recall 17V455000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 17V455000 · announced July 18, 2017 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing · 65 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.

What to do

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.

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

• 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt
• 2017 Pierce Arrow Xt
• 2016 Pierce Enforcer
• 2017 Pierce Enforcer
• 2016 Pierce Impel
• 2017 Pierce Impel
• 2016 Pierce Quantum
• 2017 Pierce Quantum
• 2016 Pierce Velocity
• 2017 Pierce Velocity

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