The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V062000·Announced 2013-02-25

Pierce Recalls 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel Fire Trucks for Door Defect

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks because inner door handle springs may allow doors to open inadvertently while in motion.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential personal injury without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured between June 6, 2007, and October 30, 2010. The recall involves 1,275 vehicles.

The defect involves springs inside the inner door handles that may allow the door to open inadvertently. If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles free of charge. The recall began in May 2013. 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 IMPEL, VELOCITY
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
1,275

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 (2)

  • IMPEL
  • VELOCITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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