NHTSA Recall 15V760000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V760000; Date: Nov. 16, 2015
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2014 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2013 Pierce Impel; 2014 Pierce Impel; 2015 Pierce Impel; 2013 Pierce Quantum; 2014 Pierce Quantum; 2015 Pierce Quantum; 2013 Pierce Saber; 2014 Pierce Saber; 2015 Pierce Saber; 2013 Pierce Velocity; 2014 Pierce Velocity; 2015 Pierce Velocity
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 186
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 arrow xt, quantum, velocity, impel, and saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
How to Fix:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b252.
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: Jan 5, 2016
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