2009 PIERCE VELOCITY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 PIERCE VELOCITY has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners typically report issues related to component failures and safety system defects based on recall data.
There are 14 recalls affecting various systems of the 2009 PIERCE VELOCITY. These include structural elements, braking systems, engine components, electrical systems, suspension, and safety features. Each recall addresses specific defects that pose risks to vehicle operation and occupant safety.
Recalls- Hose tray latch defect. NHTSA Recall 10V300000 affects 25 vehicles. Drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper may have latches that open unexpectedly while driving. This can cause the hose to drop on the roadway, risking injury and distraction. Free replacement of the latch and hose box is provided.
- Rear disc brake interference. Recall 10V317000 involves 45 vehicles with Meritor Wabco EX225 rear disc brakes interfering with tire chain brackets. This restricts caliper movement, potentially reducing braking performance and risking crashes. Dealers will install new tire chain brackets at no cost.
- Engine shutdown risk. Recall 10V195000 covers 827 vehicles with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines that may shut down unexpectedly due to diesel particulate filter over temperature. This risks emergency operation failure. Reprogramming of engine control logic to prevent shutdown and alert the driver is performed free of charge.
- Rear brake slack adjuster interference. Recall 10V269000 affects 14 vehicles where rear brake slack adjusters may contact automatic tire chain brackets. This can compromise braking capability and risk crashes. New tire chain brackets will be installed free of charge.
- Incorrect tire and wheel size. Recall 11V230000 includes 5 vehicles with tires on incompatible wider wheels, risking tire bead separation and failure. Dealers will replace the front wheels and tires with proper sizes at no cost.
- Electronic stability control module malfunction. Recall 11V527000 affects 724 vehicles. Under certain conditions, the ESC system may wrongly detect oversteering and apply braking, causing deviation from the intended path and increasing crash risk. The ESC module will be replaced free of charge.
- Door handle spring faults. Recall 13V062000 involves 1,275 vehicles where inner door handle springs may cause doors to open inadvertently while in motion, risking occupant falls. Dealers replace inner door handles at no cost.
- Outer door handle spring weakness. Recall 13V214000 affects 2,006 vehicles. Outer door handle springs may fail to prevent unintended door opening during impacts, potentially increasing injury risks. Spring replacements are provided free of charge.
- Trailer lighting wiring defect. Recall 13V518000 covers 349 vehicles where trailer connector wiring causes stop signals to override turn signals, disabling trailer turn lights. This situation can confuse other drivers and raise crash risk. Dealers will install a new electrical harness free of charge.
- Front lower control arm cracking. Recall 14V660000 includes 135 vehicles with TAK-4 suspensions having front lower control arms prone to cracking. Fracture can cause wheel separation and crash risk. Inspections and replacements are done free of charge.
- Aerial device unexpected rotation. Recall 19V022000 affects 994 vehicles where the aerial device may rotate unexpectedly during ladder extension, risking contact with objects and injury. Dealers will reprogram the aerial control module at no charge.
- Rear steer axle shaft defects. Recall 17V348000 impacts 225 vehicles with improperly heat treated rear steer axle shafts. Shaft breakage can disable the vehicle and cause crashes. Replacement of axle shafts is provided free of charge.
- Aerial device limited retraction bracket detachment. Recall 18V463000 involves 17 vehicles where the bracket on the aerial device may detach and fall, posing a hazard to people below. Additional mounting hardware installation is performed free of charge.
Owners dealing with multiple recalls affecting safety systems or unresolved repair issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with qualified legal counsel can help clarify those rights.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
13
Total Recalls
6641
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
225 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
Risk: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
1275 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.
Risk: If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
724 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 ARROW XTAND VELOCITY, MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CUSTOM CONTENDER, IMPEL, QUANTUM AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 SABER EMERGENCY TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
5 vehicles affected
WHEELS
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 ARROW XT AND VELOCITY FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 30, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011. THE FRONT AXLE OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MICHELIN 365/70R22.5 XZA TIRES INSTALLED ON 12.25 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THESE TIRES REQUIRE 10.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Risk: THE WIDER 12.25 INCH WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE TIRE BEAD TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THIS TIRE BEAD SEPARATION CAN CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
14 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 ARROW XT, QUANTUM, AND VELOCITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 11, 2009, THROUGH MAY 20, 2010. THE REAR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN BRACKETS. THE INTERFERENCE OCCURS AT NEAR FULL STROKE OF THE SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO THE VARYING AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER MOVEMENT, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY CONTACT THE TIRE CHAIN BRACKET.
Risk: IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, THE BRAKE CAPABILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
827 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Risk: UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
45 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Risk: IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED WITHOUT WARNING AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
2009 PIERCE VELOCITY
25 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
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