Recall 11V230000: 2009–2011 Pierce Velocity and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 5, 2011

Manufacturer

Pierce manufacturing

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

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 is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 arrow xt and velocity fire apparatus manufactured from june 30, 2009, through march 15, 2011. The front axle of these vehicles were built with michelin 365/70r22.5 xza tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels. These tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Possible consequence

The wider 12.25 inch wheel may cause the tire bead to separate from the rim. This tire bead separation can cause a tire failure that may cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will install new 10.5 inch wide wheels and new michelin 365/70r22.5 zxa tires on the front axle of the fire apparatus free of charge. The safety recall began on april 15, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Pierce Arrow XT0 complaints
• 2010 Pierce Arrow XT0 complaints
• 2011 Pierce Arrow XT0 complaints
• 2009 Pierce Velocity0 complaints
• 2010 Pierce Velocity0 complaints
• 2011 Pierce Velocity0 complaints