WHEELS
Published April 12, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 5, 2011
What's the hazard
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 ARROW XT AND VELOCITY FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 30, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011. THE FRONT AXLE OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MICHELIN 365/70R22.5 XZA TIRES INSTALLED ON 12.25 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THESE TIRES REQUIRE 10.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW 10.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS AND NEW MICHELIN 365/70R22.5 ZXA TIRES ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE FIRE APPARATUS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
Recall details
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Model
- VELOCITY
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Lot
- 2009 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2010 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2009 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2010 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2011 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2011 PIERCE ARROW XT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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