The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V511000·Announced 2015-08-12

Pierce Velocity and Quantum Vehicles Recalled for Headlight Flickering

Pierce is recalling 2014-2015 Velocity and Quantum vehicles because LED headlamps may flicker in extreme cold, reducing visibility and 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 vehicle crash due to reduced visibility and driver confusion, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Velocity and Quantum vehicles manufactured between February 10, 2014, and January 8, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with LED headlamp assemblies that may flicker when operated in extreme cold temperatures. This flickering causes the headlights to provide interrupted illumination, meaning the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

The defect poses a safety risk because flickering headlights that do not provide steady illumination may confuse other drivers and reduce the driver's visibility. These conditions increase the risk of a vehicle crash. The recall affects 12 vehicles in total.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B264.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE VELOCITY, QUANTUM
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
12

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
  • QUANTUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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