Recall 09V137000: 2008 Pierce Velocity and 4 other models

Report received

Apr 28, 2009

Manufacturer

Pierce manufacturing

Potentially affected

257vehicles

Model years

2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Pierce manufacturing is recalling 257 my 2008 emergency vehicles manufactured between june 1 and october 31, 2008, equipped with trimark door latches. These latches fail to comply with the transverse pull static load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 206, "door locks and door retention components." the latches may "pop" into the secondary locking position.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the door would not have primary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2009. Owners may contact pierce customer service toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Pierce Arrow XT1 complaints
• 2008 Pierce Impel1 complaints
• 2008 Pierce Quantum0 complaints
• 2008 Pierce Saber0 complaints
• 2008 Pierce Velocity0 complaints