Pierce Manufacturing springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts.
The short version
Pierce Manufacturing reported a problem with the body door. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle spring with a stiffer one, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-214.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | Pierce Manufacturing Dash |
| 2007–2013 | Pierce Manufacturing Impel |
| 2007–2013 | Pierce Manufacturing Velocity |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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