The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V551000·Announced 2011-11-10

Pierce Fire Apparatus Recalled for SCBA Door Latch Defect

Pierce is recalling certain fire apparatus vehicles because SCBA compartment doors may open while driving, causing cylinders to fall onto the roadway.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where falling cylinders increase the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 Arrow XT, Custom Contender, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity 75-foot HAL fire apparatus bodies manufactured between May 17, 2005, and October 13, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with dual SCBA cylinder storage compartments that extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body.

The SCBA compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. The door may open without warning or the driver's knowledge. If the door opens, the SCBA cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.

Pierce dealers will notify owners and install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the SCBA door free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2011. 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 SABER, VELOCITY, ARROW XT, IMPEL
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
59

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 (8)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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