The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V269000·Announced 2010-06-16

Pierce Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Rear Brake Slack Adjuster Interference

Pierce is recalling 2009-2010 Velocity, Arrow XT, and Quantum emergency vehicles because rear brake slack adjusters may interfere with tire chain brackets, potentially compromising braking.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that may compromise brake capability and lead to a crash without warning, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 Arrow XT, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured between August 11, 2009, and May 20, 2010. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake slack adjusters may interfere with the automatic tire chain brackets. This interference can occur at near full stroke of the slack adjusters due to varying movement.

If this interference occurs, the vehicle's brake capability may be compromised, which could result in a crash without warning. The defect is located in the service brakes, specifically the automatic slack adjusters.

Dealers will install a new automatic tire chain bracket free of charge to correct the issue. The safety recall was expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE VELOCITY, ARROW XT, QUANTUM
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
14

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • VELOCITY
  • ARROW XT
  • QUANTUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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