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2007-2008 Pierce Impel and Pierce Velocity recall: 12v/24v/48v battery

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on April 1, 2009. It covers about 167 vehicles.

vehicles affected
167
reported
Apr 1, 2009
owners notified
Apr 7, 2009

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

What is wrong
Pierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 velocity and impel fire trucks. A battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. Cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.
Risk
If metal-to-metal contact were to happen, an electrical arcing between the cab and battery could occur increasing the risk of electrical short circuit and a fire.
Remedy
Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. This remedy will be free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑888‑974‑3723.

Recall number 09V105000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V105000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Pierce Impel and Pierce Velocity 12v/24v/48v battery?

Yes. Recall 09V105000, reported on April 1, 2009, covers about 167 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V105000?

Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. This remedy will be free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑888‑974‑3723.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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