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Pierce Impel Recall 13V062: Latches/Locks/Linkages

NHTSA campaign 13V062, reported February 25, 2013, 1,275 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V062Pierce Manufacturing
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Problem
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.
Risk
If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
Pierce's campaign recall number is 74B237.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.

Affected vehicles

Pierce Impel2007200820092010
Pierce Velocity2007200820092010