The worst 2001 Pierce Velocity problems
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Recalls 2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V348000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V423000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Pierce Velocity 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against...
- Introduction of tri-crimp, Spiralock™ chassis/aerial hardware.
- To improve the fitment and operational reliability of manual window cranks by installing a fabricated...
- Single axle tillers can be retrofitted to have a 91° jackknife angle, an improvement from the previous...
- IMMI, the creator and supplier for Rolltek and other Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) products, is...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to validate Command Zone device software versions in Pierce...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply a software update to applicable Command Zone devices...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply a software update to applicable Command Zone devices...
- This bulletin provides a procedure by which to apply an Over-The-Air Programming (OTAP) software update to...
- This bulletin provides additional information regarding the Command Zone Telematics Control Unit (TCU),...
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Is the 2001 Pierce Velocity reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Pierce Velocity.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Pierce Velocity?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2001 Pierce Velocity have?
2 recalls, covering power train and steering.
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