The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V435000·Announced 2013-09-17

Pierce Velocity and Arrow XT Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Brake Defect

Pierce is recalling 2012-2013 Velocity and Arrow XT emergency vehicles because a valve defect may prevent parking brakes from engaging, 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 parking brake system that may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2012, and June 14, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system.

If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side. This prevents the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab, which may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll and increase the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter-turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 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 VELOCITY, ARROW XT
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
22

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)

  • VELOCITY
  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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