Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
DASH CF
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V214000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20070606
End Of Manufacture
20130517
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2006
Date Owners Notified
20130628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20130517
Make Campaign Number
74B242
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
206