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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2006 PIERCE Velocity?
- There are 8 recall(s) for the 2006 PIERCE Velocity, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 138673 [USA]: 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.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 121573 [USA]: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 68209 [USA]: Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
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. 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 remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723. pierce safety recall no. 74b207.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 80758 [USA]: If this interference occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning and a crash may occur.
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from october 11, 2006 through june 16, 2010 and equipped with meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brakes and onspot automatic tire chains. The meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with the onspot automatic tire chain brackets. This interference may restrict the caliper from full movement. dealers will install new automatic tire chain brackets. The new brackets provide additional clearance for the full actuation of the disc brake calipers. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in july 2010. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 86312 [USA]: 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.
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. 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. pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 86042 [USA]: Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected. owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000. pierce's recall campaign number is 39-0139830.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 2020240 [Canada]: Structure
Issue: on certain aerial fire trucks, the ladder could rotate unexpectedly to the right when it is being extended due to an error with the control module. Safety risk: a ladder that moves unexpectedly could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective actions: pierce has repaired all affected fire trucks.
Recall 2010319 [Canada]: Steering
On certain vehicles equipped with a non-independent front suspension, the steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle, without warning, and cause a crash. Correction: a new steering gear mounting bracket will be installed.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
PB_560.2 - EQUIPMENT: Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on impel/velocitya?? Chassis.
SB_588.4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the midwest climate control (mcc) hvac system.
PB_560 - STRUCTURE: Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on impel/velocitya?? Chassis.
PB_560 - STRUCTURE: Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on impel/velocitya?? Chassis.
SB_588 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the mcc hvac system.
PB_560 - STRUCTURE: Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on impel/velocitya?? Chassis.
PB_560 - STRUCTURE: Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on impel/velocitya?? Chassis.