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Pierce Quantum Recall 13V518: Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

NHTSA campaign 13V518, reported October 22, 2013, 349 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V518Pierce Manufacturing
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Problem
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
Risk
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.
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.

Affected vehicles

Pierce Arrow XT20092010201120122013
Pierce Commercial20092010201120122013
Pierce Enforcer2009
Pierce Impel20092010201120122013
Pierce Quantum20092010201120122013
Pierce Saber20092010201120122013
Pierce Velocity20092010201120122013