Pierce Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Front Control Arm Fracture Risk
Pierce is recalling 2009-2013 emergency vehicles because front lower control arms may crack, potentially causing wheel separation and 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 (front lower control arm fracture) that can lead to wheel separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT emergency vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 11, 2009, and April 23, 2013, and are equipped with TAK-4 front independent suspensions.
The recall addresses a defect where the front lower control arms may crack and fracture. If a lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, which increases the risk of a crash.
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PIERCE IMPEL, QUANTUM, VELOCITY, ARROW XT
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
- Affected units
- 135
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 (5)
- IMPEL
- QUANTUM
- VELOCITY
- ARROW XT
- ENFORCER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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