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VehicleMay 17, 20132,006 affected

Pierce recall: Structure

What is wrong

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

What could happen

In the event of a crash, the weak springs may allow the door to open and possibly fail to contain emergency personnel or equipment, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle spring with a stiffer one, free of charge. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Pierce's recall number is 74B242.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V214000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Pierce Manufacturing
Reported to NHTSA
May 17, 2013
Owners notified
Jun 28, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
2,006
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jun 6, 2007 to May 17, 2013
Part
Structure › Body › Door
Maker's own recall number
74B242
Safety standard
FMVSS 206

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.

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