Pierce Velocity, Arrow XT +4 more: Equipment

Affects Pierce Velocity, Arrow XT, Saber, Impel, Enforcer, Quantum · 2015–2016 — about 114 vehicles.

The hazard

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

What to do

Pierce will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B272.

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