Pierce · Canada · Crit
Pierce Impel, Velocity +1 more: Other
Affects Pierce Impel, Velocity, Dash CF · 2007–2013 — about 61 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain fire trucks fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. Specifically, the outer door handle spring is not sufficiently stiff, which may allow the door to open during a vehicle crash. As a result, an unbelted occupant could fall from the vehicle and sustain personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the outer door handle actuator spring with an updated version.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational