The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V518000·Announced 2013-10-22

Pierce Recalls 2009-2013 Vehicles Due to Trailer Turn Signal Defect

Pierce is recalling certain 2009-2013 vehicles because trailer turn signals may not display when brakes are applied, increasing crash risk.

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 defect that increases the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles, as well as one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle. The recall involves 349 vehicles.

The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal. Consequently, the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when the brakes are applied. The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE QUANTUM, SABER, VELOCITY, IMPEL
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
349

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 (7)

  • QUANTUM
  • SABER
  • VELOCITY
  • IMPEL
  • ARROW XT
  • COMMERCIAL
  • ENFORCER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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