NHTSA Recall 15V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V174000; Date: Mar. 25, 2015
If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Pierce Enforcer; 2015 Pierce Impel; 2015 Pierce Saber; 2015 Pierce Velocity
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015 saber, enforcer, impel, and velocity vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 23, 2015. The rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block may crack and fracture.
How to Fix:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Recall Notes:
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: Apr 8, 2015
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