NHTSA Recall 13V062000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V062000; Date: Feb. 25, 2013
If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Pierce Impel; 2008 Pierce Impel; 2009 Pierce Impel; 2010 Pierce Impel; 2007 Pierce Velocity; 2008 Pierce Velocity; 2009 Pierce Velocity; 2010 Pierce Velocity
Component: Latches/locks/linkage
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 1,275
Recall Summary:
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 velocity and impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.
How to Fix:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The recall began during may 2013. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Recall Notes:
Pierce's campaign recall number is 74b237. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 2013
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