The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V390000·Announced 2016-06-01

Pierce Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Improperly Soldered Pump Strainers

Pierce is recalling 2015-2016 emergency vehicles because pump intake strainers may be improperly soldered, risking pump damage and reduced firefighting effectiveness.

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 risk-of-harm product (emergency vehicle pump failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured between August 4, 2015, and August 24, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with pumps that provide pressurized water for firefighting. The recall affects 114 vehicles.

The defect involves 6-inch intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production. As a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump. This can possibly damage the pump. If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, firefighting effectiveness is reduced, which could increase the risk of injury.

Pierce will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B272. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE SABER, VELOCITY, IMPEL, ENFORCER
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
114

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 (6)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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