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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 09V105📅 Apr 1, 2009

2007–2008 Pierce Impel & 2007–2008 Pierce Velocity recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Pierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 Velocity and Impel fire trucks. A battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. Cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.

💥 The risk

If metal-to-metal contact were to happen, an electrical arcing between the cab and battery could occur increasing the risk of electrical short circuit and a fire.

🔧 The fix

Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. This remedy will be free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V105000
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
167
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Owner phone
1-888-974-3723
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 7, 2009
Built
Apr 11, 2007 – Feb 14, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V105 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V105?

2007–2008 Pierce Impel & 2007–2008 Pierce Velocity. 167 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Pierce dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-974-3723.