NHTSA Recall 09V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V105000; Date: Apr. 1, 2009
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Pierce Impel; 2008 Pierce Impel; 2007 Pierce Velocity; 2008 Pierce Velocity
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 167
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 2009
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