2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2015-11-16
Description
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.
Consequence
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2019-01-31
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
Consequence
If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began february 28, 2019. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b295.
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.