2003 Pierce Impel
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Pierce Impel. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Pierce Impel. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Pierce IS recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. these trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle IS in…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 4, 2010. owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011818This bulletin is to support the dealer network when replacing a ASL 360 ECU that requires programming on the truck.
- 11011817Software update for fault codes on Command Zone display: This software update may help remove ambiguity between active and inactive engine error codes shown on the Command Zone display.
- 11008386All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period products found to be defective will be repaired or replaced (at Roto Rays option) without charge. The defective light must be returned to Roto Rays, INC., 722 Park Ave., Herndon, VA 20170. The light will be returned to the purchaser prepaid.
- 11008381Provide alternate solution if door linkage rods (between inner door handle) and the door latch release from the rod lock. This alternate solution is a cable operated system and may require higher than normal pull force to unlatch the door from the inside.
- 10252306Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on Impel/Velocity chassis.
- 10240750Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the Midwest Climate Control (MCC) HVAC system.
- 10237497Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on Impel/Velocity chassis.
- 10235252Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on Impel/Velocity chassis.
- 10230841Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the MCC HVAC system.
- 10228799Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on Impel/Velocity chassis.
- 10226778Replacement step options for discontinued power steps on Impel/Velocity chassis.
Every Pierce Impel model year
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