Pierce Impel 2008

Model Impel made in 2008 by Pierce got 1 consumer complain there are 11 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electronic stability control. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningair bags, electrical system and electronic stability control.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - ROLL PROTECTION
09V341000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 12/05/2007 to 07/15/2009V (Vehicle)2808/31/2009MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING08/31/200908/31/2009
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. the sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction resulting in an inadvertent deployment of the protection system.
Consequence SummaryInadvertent deployment of the side-roll protection system could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
Corrective SummaryPierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact pierce toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.
NotesPierce's recall campaign number 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
09V105000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 04/11/2007 to 02/14/2008V (Vehicle)16704/07/2009MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING04/01/200904/01/2009
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 velocity and impel fire trucks. a battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.
Consequence SummaryIf metal-to-metal contact were to happen, an electrical arcing between the cab and battery could occur increasing the risk of electrical short circuit and a fire.
Corrective SummaryOwners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. this remedy will be free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
11V527000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 12/19/2007 to 10/07/2011V (Vehicle)72412/16/2011MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING11/01/201111/02/2011
Defect SummaryPierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from december 19, 2007, through october 7, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence SummaryIf the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 16, 2011. owners may contact meritor wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesThe nhtsa number assigned to the meritor wabco's recall is 11e-039.pierce's safety recall number is 74b226.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09V389000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 04/01/2008 to 09/30/2009V (Vehicle)13109/04/2009MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING10/06/200910/06/2009
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fire trucks manufactured between april 1, 2008 and september 30, 2009, equipped with cummins isb cm2150, isc cm2150, isl cm2150, ism cm876, and isx cm871 model diesel engines. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in inhibit mode when it is not.
Consequence SummaryThis condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
Corrective SummaryPierce is working with cummins to repair the engines. cummins is conducting this campaign and will provide the remedy free of charge. please see cummins recall campaign 09e-046. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
08V555000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 01/19/2008 to 01/19/2008V (Vehicle)210/16/2008MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING10/20/200810/23/2008
Defect SummaryPierce recalled 2 my 2008 impel fire trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Consequence SummaryThe fuel pump plug may crack causing fuel to leak. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryThese vehicles have been repaired. no further action is necessary on this recall.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
13V062000Pierce Manufacturingfrom 06/06/2007 to 10/30/2010V (Vehicle)1237MFRPierce Manufacturing02/25/201302/26/2013
Defect SummaryPierce 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.
Consequence SummaryIf the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
Corrective SummaryPierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesPierce'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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
09V137000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 06/01/2008 to 10/31/2008V (Vehicle)25705/04/2009MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING04/28/200904/28/2009571206
Defect SummaryPierce manufacturing is recalling 257 my 2008 emergency vehicles manufactured between june 1 and october 31, 2008, equipped with trimark door latches. these latches fail to comply with the transverse pull static load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 206, door locks and door retention components. the latches may pop into the secondary locking position.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the door would not have primary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
Corrective SummaryPierce will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on may 4, 2009. owners may contact pierce customer service toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.
NotesPierce's recall no. 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER
08V598000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 04/17/2007 to 04/25/2008V (Vehicle)1511/10/2008MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING11/18/200811/18/2008
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. interference with the brake caliper adjuster bolt sleeve and the suspension beam may occur. this interference may occur if the right hand and left hand brake components were assembled on the wrong side of the axle. the adjuster bolt is designed to rotate as the brake pads wear. if the sleeve becomes damaged, the sleeve may prevent the adjuster from rotating.
Consequence SummaryIf the adjuster can not rotate, brake performance may be compromised and a crash may occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. all owners have been notified by arvinmeritor.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING
10V423000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 05/30/1998 to 11/25/2008V (Vehicle)265210/12/2010MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING09/21/201009/22/2010
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. the steering gear bracket may fracture and break. if this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryDetachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryPierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. the safety recall began on october 12, 2010. owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip. the remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
NotesPierce safety recall no. 74b207.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V203000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 01/01/2008 to 05/31/2009V (Vehicle)18507/02/2009MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING06/08/200906/08/2009
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Consequence SummaryWith a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryPierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on july 2, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
10V300000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 02/20/2003 to 03/27/2009V (Vehicle)2509/30/2010MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING06/28/201006/30/2010
Defect SummaryPierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. these trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. the hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. potential injury to people and property may occur. the sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
Corrective SummaryA new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2010. owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesPierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB-74B17502/10/200910029186Pierce mfg: multiple units have experienced moisture collecting within the roto molded evaporator housing. model years unknown. proper cycling of air condition system. updated electric harness. lower battery box due to positive post.06/24/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
TSB-74B17502/10/200910029186Pierce mfg: multiple units have experienced moisture collecting within the roto molded evaporator housing. model years unknown. proper cycling of air condition system. updated electric harness. lower battery box due to positive post.06/24/2009
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
TSB-74B17502/10/200910029186Pierce mfg: multiple units have experienced moisture collecting within the roto molded evaporator housing. model years unknown. proper cycling of air condition system. updated electric harness. lower battery box due to positive post.06/24/2009
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
SB-74B17802/01/200810029185Pierce mfgr: a change in the manufacturing process of certain cab door latches may have affected proper performance of the latching mechanism. model years unknown. *pe06/24/2009
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
SB-74B17802/01/200810029185Pierce mfgr: a change in the manufacturing process of certain cab door latches may have affected proper performance of the latching mechanism. model years unknown. *pe06/24/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY
TSB-74B17502/10/200910029186Pierce mfg: multiple units have experienced moisture collecting within the roto molded evaporator housing. model years unknown. proper cycling of air condition system. updated electric harness. lower battery box due to positive post.06/24/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
04/01/200930001
 In regards to recall 09v-023. it appears to me that there is a larger problem. that is that the esc system does not indicate that there is a defect or fault even after these sensors fail. also that the software to diagnose these systems can not read what the sensors are actually doing or record any problems. two of our vehicle were involved with the company recalling the sensors after they both had unexpected brake applications when making a turn, forcing them into the oncoming lane. after these events we drove the first truck for several hours while the sensor was broken and could not tell there was a problem even with the companies software hooked to the vehicle while trying to diagnose the problem. in the event that these components failed again the vehicle would operate with no indication of a problem, this could cause an accident should the esc system be needed in a actual esc event. however once an accident occurs the software has no ability to determine if an esc event activated or if it was even working at the time. this appears to be a huge flaw in the proper operation of the system. how could a system designed to help you control a vehicle indicate that it was working normal when in reality it could not record the position of the steering wheel or that the steering wheel was not being moved even though tire speeds were showing that the vehicle was in a turn. *tr