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- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 23, 2015. The rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block may crack and fracture.
- Risk
- If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Saber, and Velocity vehicles built between December 4, 2014 and March 23, 2015 have a rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block that may crack and fracture. A fractured block can break into pieces that become a road hazard, and if the entire block separates, the rear axle alignment may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Pierce will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block at no cost to you. The recall began March 23, 2015.
To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls, and contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 with any questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Enforcer | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Impel | 2015 |
| Pierce Saber | 2015 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2015 |