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- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
- Risk
- An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B252.
- 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 fire-fighting vehicles built between June 2013 and July 2014 have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input. As a result, the water pressure sent to the fire hose can surge without warning.
An unexpected pressure surge can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or to people standing nearby. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Pierce Manufacturing customer service at 1-888-974-3723, referencing recall number 74B252.
Pierce will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware at no charge. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Impel | 201320142015 |
| Pierce Quantum | 201320142015 |
| Pierce Saber | 201320142015 |
| Pierce Velocity | 201320142015 |