Pierce Saber, Velocity +6 more: Structure — door

Affects Pierce Saber, Velocity, Arrow XT, Impel, Custom Contender, Quantum, Enforcer, Dash · 2005–2011 — about 59 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THE DOOR OPENS, THE SCBA CYLINDERS MAY FALL OUT OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.

What to do

PIERCE DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL INSTALL A FLAT REINFORCEMENT PLATE THAT SPANS THE LENGTH OF THE SCBA DOOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.

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