2014 PIERCE IMPEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL
The 2014 PIERCE IMPEL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Pierce Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL, potentially affecting up to 1,197 vehicles.
Recall 19V022000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 994 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
Consequence: If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.
View full details →Recall 18V463000 — STRUCTURE
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 Pierce Velocity, Impel, Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket. The bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.
Consequence: If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 15V760000 — EQUIPMENT
| 186 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
Consequence: An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B252.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL.
Safety Rating for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL
Pierce Manufacturing has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Dealer Notificat — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
Field Update Notice #74B253 Hercules CAFS Hydraulic Hose. Pierce has ddetermined some vehicles built with the Hercules CAFS m;ay have had an incorrect hydraulic hose installed.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 PIERCE IMPEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE IMPEL
- 2009 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2010 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2011 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2012 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2013 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2014 PIERCE IMPEL (current)
- 2015 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2016 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2017 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2018 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2019 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
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