NHTSA Recall 16V585000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V585000; Date: Aug. 5, 2016
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2015 Pierce Dash Cf; 2016 Pierce Dash Cf; 2015 Pierce Enforcer; 2016 Pierce Enforcer; 2015 Pierce Impel; 2016 Pierce Impel; 2015 Pierce Quantum; 2016 Pierce Quantum; 2015 Pierce Saber; 2016 Pierce Saber; 2015 Pierce Velocity; 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 470
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 arrow, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain c20 and c21 split-shaft transmissions from waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
How to Fix:
Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b277.
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 2, 2016
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