Recall 13V062000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Report Date
20130225
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.

Safety Consequence

If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 PIERCE IMPEL
2007 PIERCE VELOCITY
2008 PIERCE IMPEL
2008 PIERCE VELOCITY
2009 PIERCE IMPEL
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
2010 PIERCE IMPEL
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.