2008 PIERCE QUANTUM RECALL - #09V137000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
PIERCE MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING 257 MY 2008 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH TRIMARK DOOR LATCHES. THESE LATCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE TRANSVERSE PULL STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE LATCHES MAY "POP" INTO THE SECONDARY LOCKING POSITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2008 - 10/31/2008 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2009 |
| Influenced by |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Owners Notified on |
5/4/2009 |
| # Affected |
257 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING 257 MY 2008 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH TRIMARK DOOR LATCHES. THESE LATCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE TRANSVERSE PULL STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE LATCHES MAY "POP" INTO THE SECONDARY LOCKING POSITION. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR WOULD NOT HAVE PRIMARY CLOSING SECURITY WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-974-3723. |
| Notes |
PIERCE'S RECALL NO. 39-0139830.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE HUBS
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for STEERING
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 PIERCE QUANTUM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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