Recall 16V123000: 2016 Pierce Velocity and 6 other models

Report received

Mar 2, 2016

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected

239vehicles

Model years

2016

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 (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 Arrow-XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured October 13, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the drive shaft may have been improperly tightened.

Possible consequence

If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will check and correct the tightness of all bolts for the universal joint caps, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B270.

Affected model years

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

• 2016 Pierce Arrow XT8 complaints
• 2016 Pierce Dash0 complaints
• 2016 Pierce Enforcer0 complaints
• 2016 Pierce Impel0 complaints
• 2016 Pierce Quantum0 complaints
• 2016 Pierce Saber1 complaints
• 2016 Pierce Velocity1 complaints