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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the passenger-side knee air bag (KAB) may not properly inflate during a deployment event.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the KAB does not inflate properly, it may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the KAB assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. 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
Some 2019 Pierce vehicles have a passenger-side knee airbag that may not inflate properly during a crash deployment. The problem comes from improper manufacturing of the airbag.
If the knee airbag does not inflate correctly in a crash, it may not provide the intended protection for the front-seat passenger, which increases the risk of injury.
Pierce will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the knee airbag assembly at no cost. The recall began October 9, 2019. You can contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Dash | 2019 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2019 |
| Pierce Impel | 2019 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2019 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2019 |