2014 Pierce Velocity Recalls

All 2014 Pierce Velocity recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

April 1st, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V186000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B271
Manufactured Begin Date: October 30th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: January 24th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: April 18th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2010, through January 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs which may overheat.

Consequence Summary:
If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Pierce will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the flashlight and battery pack, and if necessary, to request a replacement battery pack from Pelican Products, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's recall number for this campaign is 74B271.

Recall 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.

November 16th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V760000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B252
Manufactured Begin Date: June 19th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: July 31st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: January 5th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.

Consequence Summary:
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.

Corrective Summary:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B252.

Recall 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.

August 13th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V516000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B265
Manufactured Begin Date: November 3rd, 2014
Manufactured End Date: July 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 15th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash CF, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconnect.

Consequence Summary:
If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a stronger driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B265.

Recall 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.

August 12th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V511000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B264
Manufactured Begin Date: February 10th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: January 8th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 3rd, 2015

Defect Summary:
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Velocity and Quantum vehicles manufactured from February 10, 2014, through January 8, 2015, and equipped with LED headlamp assemblies. The headlamps on the affected vehicles may flicker when the vehicle is operated in extreme cold temperatures causing the headlights to provide interrupted illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence Summary:
If the headlights flicker and do not provide steady illumination, other drivers may be confused and the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B264.

Recall 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.

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