NHTSA Recall 18V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V050000; Date: Jan. 11, 2018
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2015 Pierce Commercial; 2016 Pierce Commercial; 2015 Pierce Enforcer; 2016 Pierce Enforcer; 2015 Pierce Quantum; 2016 Pierce Quantum; 2015 Pierce Saber; 2016 Pierce Saber; 2015 Pierce Velocity; 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 123
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 arrow xt, enforcer, quantum, saber, velocity, and commercial emergency vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
How to Fix:
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or hale products at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b287.
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: Feb 9, 2018
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