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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V511000

2014 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Quantum | 2014 Pierce Quantum — Exterior lighting: headlights

Published August 12, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 12, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V511000, published August 12, 2015. Recalling firm: Pierce Manufacturing; 2014 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Quantum | 2014 Pierce Quantum — Exterior lighting: headlights.

What's the hazard

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Velocity and Quantum vehicles manufactured from February 10, 2014, through January 8, 2015, and equipped with LED headlamp assemblies. The headlamps on the affected vehicles may flicker when the vehicle is operated in extreme cold temperatures causing the headlights to provide interrupted illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What to do

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B264.

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Recall details

Brand
PIERCE
Model
VELOCITY
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Lot
2014 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2015 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2015 PIERCE QUANTUM | 2014 PIERCE QUANTUM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Quantum | 2014 Pierce Quantum — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V511000 on August 12, 2015. Reported hazard: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Velocity and Quantum vehicles manufactured from February 10, 2014, through January 8, 2015, and equipped with LED headlamp assemblies. The headlamps on the affected vehicles may flicker when the vehicle is operated in extreme cold temperatures causing the headlights to provide interrupted illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B264.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)