Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 15V-174 · Pierce vehicles
Pierce Manufacturing recall 15V-174 covers 8 Pierce vehicles for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 15V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 23, 2015. The rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block may crack and fracture.
The risk
If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 4, 2014 to March 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.