The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V527000·Announced 2011-11-01

Pierce Trucks Recalled for Electronic Stability Control Module Defect

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2007-2011 trucks because the Electronic Stability Control system may incorrectly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 Electronic Stability Control system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Arrow XT, Velocity, Custom Contender, Impel, Quantum, and Saber emergency trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between December 19, 2007, and October 7, 2011, and are equipped with Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) modules. The recall affects 724 vehicles.

Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination may adversely affect the ESC system's slip angle calculation. This could cause the system to perceive an over-steering situation and apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. If the driver is slow to react during this intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Pierce is working with Meritor Wabco to replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on December 16, 2011. Owners may contact Meritor Wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER, VELOCITY, ARROW XT, SABER
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
724

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)

  • CUSTOM CONTENDER
  • VELOCITY
  • ARROW XT
  • SABER
  • IMPEL
  • QUANTUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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