Recall 16V551000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2015-2016 PIERCE IMPEL
RECALL This recall affects up to 8 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V551000 |
| Manufacturer | Pierce Manufacturing |
| Vehicles Affected | 8 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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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