Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 13V-062 · Pierce vehicles
Pierce Manufacturing recall 13V-062 covers 1,275 Pierce vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Pierce 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.
The risk
If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Pierce'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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 6, 2007 to October 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.