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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V243000

2013 Pierce Dash Cf | 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Impel | 2013 Pierce Velocity — Seat belts

Published May 13, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 13, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V243000, published May 13, 2014. Recalling firm: Pierce Manufacturing; 2013 Pierce Dash Cf | 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Impel | 2013 Pierce Velocity — Seat belts.

What's the hazard

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arrow XT, Dash CF, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured October 2013 through January 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What to do

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this campaign is 74B246.

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Recall details

Brand
PIERCE
Model
DASH CF
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Lot
2013 PIERCE DASH CF | 2013 PIERCE ARROW XT | 2013 PIERCE IMPEL | 2013 PIERCE VELOCITY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Pierce Dash Cf | 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt | 2013 Pierce Impel | 2013 Pierce Velocity — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V243000 on May 13, 2014. Reported hazard: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arrow XT, Dash CF, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured October 2013 through January 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What should I do if I have this product?

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this campaign is 74B246.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PIERCE. Model: DASH CF.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)