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Pierce Arrow XT Recall 17V455: Fire Truck Pump May Fail in Extreme Cold, Delaying Water Supply

NHTSA campaign 17V455, reported July 18, 2017, 65 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers certain 2016-2017 Pierce fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. After prolonged exposure to extreme cold, the Hale interlock pressure switch can fail, which keeps the fire truck's water pump from operating.

If the pump cannot deliver water during a fire emergency, there is an increased risk of injury. Pierce will notify owners, and Hale Products dealers will replace the interlock modules free of charge. Owners can contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569 or Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000, referencing Pierce recall number 74B281. Owners should also check their VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V455Pierce Manufacturing
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. The Hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures, preventing the fire truck water pump from operating.
Risk
If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and Hale Products dealers will replace the interlock modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569 or Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B281.
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 XT20162017
Pierce Enforcer20162017
Pierce Impel20162017
Pierce Quantum20162017
Pierce Velocity20162017