Pierce Velocity 2006
Model Velocity made in 2006 by Pierce got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and structure.
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V195000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 12/20/2006 to 02/01/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 827 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 05/07/2010 | 05/10/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Pierce's recall campaign number is 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V423000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 05/30/1998 to 11/25/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2652 | 10/12/2010 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 09/21/2010 | 09/22/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce 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 Summary | Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pierce 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Pierce 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V300000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 02/20/2003 to 03/27/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 25 | 09/30/2010 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 06/28/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | A 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Pierce 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 . | |||||||||||||||