Electrical systemRecall 13V-518 · Pierce vehicles
Pierce Manufacturing recall 13V-518 covers 349 Pierce vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V518000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
The risk
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.
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
44%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 15, 2009 to April 29, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.