2017 PIERCE IMPEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL
The 2017 PIERCE IMPEL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Recalls for the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL, potentially affecting up to 4,209 vehicles.
Recall 21V394000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 2,416 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 18V756000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 717 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →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 17V455000 — EQUIPMENT
| 65 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. The Hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures, preventing the fire truck water pump from operating.
Consequence: If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and Hale Products dealers will replace the interlock modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569 or Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL.
Safety Rating for the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 PIERCE IMPEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE IMPEL
- 2012 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2013 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2014 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2015 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2016 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2017 PIERCE IMPEL (current)
- 2018 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2019 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2020 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2021 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2022 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