Pierce Saber, Velocity +5 more: Power train — manual transmission

Affects Pierce Saber, Velocity, Dash CF, Arrow XT, Impel, Enforcer, Quantum · 2015–2016 — about 470 vehicles.

The hazard

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B277.

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