2013 PIERCE IMPEL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PIERCE IMPEL has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment malfunctions and safety components based on recall data.
There are eight recalls affecting various systems, including door components, electrical wiring, suspension, equipment, seat belts, aerial device control, and structural hardware. These defects involve vehicle safety and operational reliability.
Recalls- Door handle springs. Recall 13V214000 affects 2006 vehicles from 2007 to 2013. The outer door handle springs lack sufficient stiffness, allowing inadvertent door opening in certain impacts, risking injury by failing to contain personnel or equipment. Dealers will replace the springs free of charge.
- Trailer lighting wiring. Recall 13V518000 covers 349 vehicles from 2009 to 2013. The trailer connector circuit wiring causes the stop signal to override turn signals, making trailer lights unable to indicate turns during braking. Dealers will install a new electrical harness at no cost.
- Front lower control arm. Recall 14V660000 covers 135 vehicles from 2009 to 2013 with TAK-4 suspensions. These control arms may crack and fracture, potentially causing wheel separation and increasing crash risk. Inspections and replacements will be performed free by dealers.
- Fire hose water pressure regulators. Recall 15V760000 affects 186 vehicles from 2013 to 2015. Regulators may fail to respond consistently, causing unexpected water pressure surges that risk injury to operators or bystanders. Firmware updates will be provided free of charge.
- Seat belt buckles. Recall 14V243000 involves 150 vehicles from late 2013 to early 2014 with IMMI L9 buckles. The latch plate may remain partially engaged after release, hindering seat belt unlatching and increasing injury risk during emergencies. Dealers will inspect and replace buckles as needed free of charge.
- Aerial device rotation. Recall 19V022000 covers 994 vehicles from 2004 to 2018. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate right when extending the ladder, risking contact with objects and injury. Dealers will reprogram the aerial control module free of charge.
- Limited retraction bracket. Recall 18V463000 affects 17 vehicles from 2007 to 2017 with 75-foot aerial devices. The bracket may detach and fall, potentially striking people below. Additional mounting hardware will be installed at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney may help protect those rights.
2013 PIERCE IMPEL Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
3837
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 PIERCE IMPEL
994 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 PIERCE IMPEL
17 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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.
Risk: If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
2013 PIERCE IMPEL
186 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2013 PIERCE IMPEL
150 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arrow XT, Dash CF, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured October 2013 through January 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
2013 PIERCE IMPEL
135 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT emergency vehicles manufactured November 11, 2009, to April 23, 2013, and equipped with TAK-4 front independent suspensions. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture.
Risk: If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 PIERCE IMPEL
349 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
Risk: The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 PIERCE IMPEL
2006 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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."
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.