NHTSA Recall 11V551000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V551000; Date: Nov. 10, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2008 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2010 Pierce Custom Contender; 2011 Pierce Custom Contender; 2005 Pierce Dash; 2005 Pierce Enforcer; 2005 Pierce Impel; 2009 Pierce Impel; 2010 Pierce Impel; 2011 Pierce Impel; 2005 Pierce Quantum; 2010 Pierce Quantum; 2011 Pierce Quantum; 2011 Pierce Saber; 2010 Pierce Velocity; 2011 Pierce Velocity
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 59
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 5, 2011
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