Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Brake Caliper Interference with Tire Chains
Pierce is recalling certain 2006-2010 fire trucks where tire chain brackets may interfere with rear brake calipers, potentially reducing braking performance.
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 reduce braking performance without warning, posing a significant risk of crash and injury.
Plain-English summary
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured between October 11, 2006, and June 16, 2010. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Meritor WABCO EX225 rear disc brakes and OnSpot automatic tire chains.
The Meritor WABCO EX225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with the OnSpot automatic tire chain brackets. This interference may restrict the caliper from full movement. If this occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning, which could lead to a crash.
Dealers will install new automatic tire chain brackets that provide additional clearance for the full actuation of the disc brake calipers. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in July 2010. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PIERCE VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Manufacturer
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Trucks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 45
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 (6)
- VELOCITY
- ENFORCER
- IMPEL
- QUANTUM
- ARROW XT
- DASH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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