The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V174000·Announced 2015-03-25

Pierce Recalls 2015 Vehicles Due to Rear Leaf Spring Spacer Defect

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles because the rear leaf spring spacer block may crack, posing a crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (rear axle leaf spring spacer) that could cause a sudden shift in alignment or create road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 4, 2014, and March 23, 2015. The recall involves the rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block, which may crack and fracture.

If the spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. 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, ENFORCER, SABER, VELOCITY
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 (4)

  • IMPEL
  • ENFORCER
  • SABER
  • VELOCITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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