NHTSA Recall 15V516000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V516000; Date: Aug. 13, 2015
If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2014 Pierce Dash Cf; 2015 Pierce Dash Cf; 2014 Pierce Enforcer; 2015 Pierce Enforcer; 2014 Pierce Quantum; 2015 Pierce Quantum; 2014 Pierce Velocity; 2015 Pierce Velocity
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 191
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 pierce arrow xt, dash cf, enforcer, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconnect.
How to Fix:
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a stronger driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b265.
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: Sep 15, 2015
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