Pierce Manufacturing recalls 2015–2016 Pierce Impel, Enforcer, Velocity

Recall date

July 22, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V551000

Brand / firm

Pierce

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8 units

Why it was recalled

The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.