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- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity Emergency fire emergency vehicles built with a 107 foot or 110 foot aerial device. A rectangular tube in the upper mid-section of the aerial device may develop cracks and corrosion, possibly causing one of the tube walls to fail and the aerial device to become unsteady.
- Risk
- The failed tube may cause the aerial device to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of cracks and/or evidence of corrosion. If no cracks or corrosion is found, the tube will receive a treatment to prevent rust corrosion. If cracks or corrosion is present, the upper mid section of the device will be replaced. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2020. 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 2019-2020 Pierce fire apparatus equipped with a 107-foot or 110-foot aerial device may have a rectangular tube in the upper mid-section that develops cracks and corrosion. If one tube wall fails, the aerial device can become unsteady.
A failed tube may cause the aerial device to fall, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should contact Pierce Manufacturing customer service at 1-888-974-3723 to confirm their vehicle is covered. Pierce will notify owners directly, and the recall began March 25, 2020.
An authorized dealer will inspect the tube for cracks or signs of corrosion. If none are found, the tube will be treated to prevent rust. If cracks or corrosion are present, the upper mid-section of the device will be replaced. All recall services are performed free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Enforcer | 20192020 |
| Pierce Impel | 20192020 |
| Pierce Velocity | 20192020 |