2008 PIERCE IMPEL RECALL - #10V300000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : BUMPERS
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, LANCE SABER, AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009. THESE TRUCKS MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DROP-DOWN FIRE HOSE TRAYS MOUNTED UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER. THE HOSE TRAY LATCH MAY ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PIERCE IMPEL |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
2/20/2003 - 3/27/2009 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/2010 |
| Influenced by |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Owners Notified on |
10/4/2010 |
| # Affected |
25 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
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| Description |
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, LANCE SABER, AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009. THESE TRUCKS MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DROP-DOWN FIRE HOSE TRAYS MOUNTED UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER. THE HOSE TRAY LATCH MAY ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS THE FIRE HOSE MAY DROP TO THE ROADWAY WITHOUT WARNING. POTENTIAL INJURY TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY MAY OCCUR. THE SUDDEN HOSE DEPLOYMENT MAY ALSO DISTRACT DRIVERS TRYING TO AVOID THE HOSE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
A NEW AND IMPROVED LATCH DESIGN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND A NEW HOSE BOX INCORPORATING THE NEW LATCH WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000. |
| Notes |
PIERCE SAFETY RECALL NO. 39-0139830.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STEERING
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STEERING
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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