Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Transmission Shift Unit Defect
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2015-2016 fire trucks because a damaged transmission component may prevent operators from switching power output to the water pump.
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 where the defect may prevent fire suppression, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured between June 29, 2015, and June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. These transmissions are designed to send power to the wheels of the emergency response vehicle or to an add-on unit, such as a water pump used for fighting fires.
A component within the shift unit may be damaged, which could result in the operator being unable to switch the power output. If the power output cannot be changed, the fire truck may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing a fire once it arrives at the scene, increasing the risk of injury.
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. 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 SABER, VELOCITY, DASH CF, ARROW XT
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Trucks
- Affected units
- 470
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)
- SABER
- VELOCITY
- DASH CF
- ARROW XT
- IMPEL
- ENFORCER
- QUANTUM
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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