Pierce Impel 2009

Model Impel made in 2009 by Pierce got 7 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningair bags and electronic stability control.

Model 2009

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 .
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 .
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.
STEERING
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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
11V551000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 05/17/2005 to 10/13/2011V (Vehicle)5912/05/2011MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING11/10/201111/18/2011
Defect SummaryPierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through october 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. these compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. the scba compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. the door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.
Consequence SummaryIf the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
Corrective SummaryPierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
NotesPierce safety recall number is 74b186.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