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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V551📅 Nov 18, 2011

2005–2011 Pierce Impel & 2005, 2008, 2010 Pierce Arrow XT + 6 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 Arrow XT, Custom Contender, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through october 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. The scba compartment door LATCH orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. The door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.

💥 The risk

If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.

🔧 The fix

Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

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
11V551000
Manufacturer recall #
74B186
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
59
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 5, 2011
Built
May 17, 2005 – Oct 13, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Pierce safety recall number is 74B186.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 11V551 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 11V551?

2005–2011 Pierce Impel & 2005, 2008, 2010 Pierce Arrow XT + 6 more. 59 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.