2000 PIERCE VELOCITY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY
The 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY 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 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, STEERING.
Recalls for the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY, potentially affecting up to 2,877 vehicles.
Recall 17V348000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
Consequence: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY.
Safety Rating for the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE VELOCITY
- 1998 PIERCE VELOCITY — 0 complaints
- 1999 PIERCE VELOCITY — 0 complaints
- 2000 PIERCE VELOCITY (current)
- 2001 PIERCE VELOCITY — 0 complaints
- 2002 PIERCE VELOCITY — 0 complaints
- 2003 PIERCE VELOCITY — 0 complaints
- 2004 PIERCE VELOCITY — 0 complaints
- 2005 PIERCE VELOCITY — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 total complaints
- PIERCE DASH — 8 total complaints
- PIERCE IMPEL — 7 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