2003 PIERCE IMPEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL
The 2003 PIERCE IMPEL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PIERCE MANUFACTURING for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL, potentially affecting up to 2,677 vehicles.
Recall 10V423000 — STEERING
| 2,652 vehicles affected
Defect: PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2008 ARROW XT, LANCE, VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, AND DASH CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2008. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET PRIOR TO EACH TRIP. THE...
View full details →Recall 10V300000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, LANCE SABER, AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009. THESE TRUCKS MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DROP-DOWN FIRE HOSE TRAYS MOUNTED UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER. THE HOSE TRAY LATCH MAY ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS THE FIRE HOSE MAY DROP TO THE ROADWAY WITHOUT WARNING. POTENTIAL INJURY TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY MAY OCCUR. THE SUDDEN HOSE DEPLOYMENT MAY ALSO DISTRACT DRIVERS TRYING TO AVOID THE HOSE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: A NEW AND IMPROVED LATCH DESIGN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND A NEW HOSE BOX INCORPORATING THE NEW LATCH WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL.
Safety Rating for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL
PIERCE MANUFACTURING has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PB_560 — STRUCTURE
Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on Impel/Velocity⢠chassis.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 PIERCE IMPEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE IMPEL
- 1998 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 1999 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2000 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2001 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2002 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2003 PIERCE IMPEL (current)
- 2004 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2005 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2006 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2007 PIERCE IMPEL — 6 complaints
- 2008 PIERCE IMPEL — 1 complaint
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 total complaints
- PIERCE DASH — 8 total complaints
- PIERCE SABER — 5 total complaints
- PIERCE QUANTUM — 3 total complaints
- PIERCE ARROW — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE ENFORCER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE PUMPER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER — 1 total complaint