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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V551000

2016 Pierce Impel | 2015 Pierce Enforcer | 2016 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Impel | 2016 Pierce Enforcer | 2015 Pierce Velocity — Equipment

Published July 22, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 22, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V551000, published July 22, 2016. Recalling firm: Pierce Manufacturing; 2016 Pierce Impel | 2015 Pierce Enforcer | 2016 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Impel | 2016 Pierce Enforcer | 2015 Pierce Velocity — Equipment.

What's the hazard

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial device. This plastic plug may separate from the pump resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak, potentially disabling the aerial device.

What to do

Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B276.

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Recall details

Brand
PIERCE
Model
IMPEL
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Lot
2016 PIERCE IMPEL | 2015 PIERCE ENFORCER | 2016 PIERCE VELOCITY | 2015 PIERCE IMPEL | 2016 PIERCE ENFORCER | 2015 PIERCE VELOCITY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Pierce Impel | 2015 Pierce Enforcer | 2016 Pierce Velocity | 2015 Pierce Impel | 2016 Pierce Enforcer | 2015 Pierce Velocity — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V551000 on July 22, 2016. Reported hazard: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial device. This plastic plug may separate from the pump resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak, potentially disabling the aerial device.

What should I do if I have this product?

Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B276.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)