NHTSA Recall 15V760000
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Equipment. Reported 2015-11-16. An estimated 186 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 74B252
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.