Pierce Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Pierce Manufacturing in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 22, 2013
(Campaign #: 74B244)
Trailer Turn Signals may not Function
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
NHTSA ID: 13V518000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 349
Consequence Summary:
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 45.86
October 22, 2013
(Campaign #: 74B240)
Cab Tilt Cylinder Mounts
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.
NHTSA ID: 13V525000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,115
Consequence Summary:
If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B240.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 17, 2013
(Campaign #: 74B243)
Parking Brake May Not Activate
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.
NHTSA ID: 13V435000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
This may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will remove the quarter turn ball valves and connect the glad hand signal hose into the primary air tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B243.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 13, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling one model year 2008 Oshkosh AMAMTH-2 trailer manufactured in February 2008. The trailer is equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
NHTSA ID: 13V359000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action:
Pierce has notified the owner. Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 17, 2013
(Campaign #: 74B242)
Door Handle Spring Stiffness/FMVSS 206
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
NHTSA ID: 13V214000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 2,006
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the weak springs may allow the door to open and possibly fail to contain emergency personnel or equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle spring with a stiffer one, free of charge. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Pierce's recall number is 74B242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.71
February 25, 2013
(Campaign #: 74B237)
Doors may open Unexpectedly
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.
NHTSA ID: 13V062000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,275
Consequence Summary:
If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.76
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