CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Velocity and Quantum vehicles manufactured from February 10, 2014, through January 8, 2015, and equipped with LED headlamp assemblies. The headlamps on the affected vehicles may flicker when the vehicle is operated in extreme cold temperatures causing the headlights to provide interrupted illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlights flicker and do not provide steady illumination, other drivers may be confused and the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B264.
- 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 2014-2015 Pierce Quantum and Velocity vehicles built from February 10, 2014, through January 8, 2015, have LED headlamp assemblies that may flicker when driven in extreme cold. The flickering causes the headlights to provide interrupted illumination, so the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps.
When headlights flicker instead of staying steady, drivers may have reduced visibility of the road ahead, and other drivers may be confused about the vehicle's position or movement. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Pierce will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the headlamps free of charge. Owners can contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 and reference recall number 74B264. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Quantum | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Velocity | 20142015 |