Pierce Impel, Custom Contender +4 more: Electronic stability control (esc)

Affects Pierce Impel, Custom Contender, Velocity, Arrow XT, Saber, Quantum · 2007–2011 — about 724 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

PIERCE IS WORKING WITH MERITOR WABCO AND WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR WABCO AT 1-248-435-8001 OR PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational