Pierce Manufacturing (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.”
Pierce Manufacturing – Door Handle Spring Stiffness/FMVSS 206
| Report Received Date | 05/17/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V214000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle spring with a stiffer one, free of charge. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Pierce's recall number is 74B242. |
| Recall Code | 74B242 |
| Potentially Affected | 2006 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V214000) |
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