Pierce Saber recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 1, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Pierce Manufacturing recalls 2015–2016 Pierce — 6 models

Recall number

16V390000

Brand / firm

Pierce

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 114 units

Why it was recalled

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

What to do

Pierce will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B272.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.