Pierce VELOCITY

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    This may allow the vehicle to unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

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    SUSPENSIONUS

    If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    If the headlights flicker and do not provide steady illumination, other drivers may be confused and the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYUS

    If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDERUS

    A false firm-on-ground indicator light may lead to using the aerial device when the vehicle may shift during aerial operation, increasing the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDERUS

    A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    In the event of a crash, if the KAB does not inflate properly, it may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    The failed tube may cause the aerial device to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An inability for the platform basket to maintain level can result in the basket tipping, increasing the risk of injury.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSUS

    Partially obstructed rear lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:RIMUS

    The tires can separate from the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

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    STEERING:LINKAGESUS

    Steering linkage arm detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSUS

    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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED WITHOUT WARNING AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUS

    If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    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.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    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.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATICUS

    IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, THE BRAKE CAPABILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

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    WHEELSUS

    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.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS

    The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMUS

    If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    IF THE DOOR OPENS, THE SCBA CYLINDERS MAY FALL OUT OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.