Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Water Pump Interlock Failure
Pierce is recalling 2016-2017 fire trucks because a pressure switch may fail in extreme cold, preventing the water pump from operating.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2016-2017 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. The recall affects 65 vehicles.
The Hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures. This failure prevents the fire truck water pump from operating. If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Pierce will notify owners, and Hale Products dealers will replace the interlock modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569 or Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B281.
The recalled product
- Product
- PIERCE ENFORCER, VELOCITY, QUANTUM, ARROW XT
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Trucks
- Affected units
- 65
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)
- ENFORCER
- VELOCITY
- QUANTUM
- ARROW XT
- IMPEL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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