74B333 – Bumper May Partially Obstruct Rear Lights – 2020 Pierce Enforcer, 2021-2022 Velocity, & 2023 Saber

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-127
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Pierce Manufacturing FEB 21, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-127 Manufacturer Recall No. : 74B333 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Pierce Manufacturing Address : 2600 American Drive
P.O. BOX 2017 Appleton WI 54912-2017
Company phone : 920-832-3000
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2023 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Saber Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : In certain Pierce fire trucks with a specific rear bumper option, the placement of rearward facing lamps do not comply with some of the the luminous intensity requirements of 49 CFR 571.108 , S6.4.3 (b).
Production Dates : MAY 11, 2023 – NOV 01, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Certain trucks, equipped with a specific rear bumper option were built with rearward facing lamps (brake, turn signal, reverse) that do not meet the luminous intensity requirements of 49CFR 571.108, S6.4.3(b). The lamps are positioned such that when they are activated, the light which they cast will not be visible in a 45-degree inboard direction. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the required lamps installed on the rear of the truck do not display at the
required 45 degree inboard direction, a vehicle following behind the truck may not have sufficient visibility of the lamps to be able to ascertain the intention of the truck, as commanded by the truck operator (braking, turning, backing up). This may increase the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-127 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Lamp
Component Description : Lamp(s) installed on the rear of a truck. Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
December 21, 2023 – Pierce is notified that some trucks equipped with a specific rear bumper option may have lamps installed on the rear of the trucks which are in positions that are not fully visible.
January 2024 – Pierce begins to investigate trucks which were built with this same rear bumper option to better understand the customer allegation. As part of its investigation, Pierce identified a subset of those vehicles that have rearward facing lamps that would not cast light at the required 45-degree angle inwards to the truck.
February 2024 – Based off its research and effectivity dates for the 45 degree inboard / outboard requirement, Pierce concludes that a non-compliance exists and files a recall to correct the affected trucks which are in the field. Pierce is not aware of any warranty claims, customer complaints, or incidents that may be related to this issue . Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Pierce will, at no charge to the customer, reposition the affected lamps to
relocate them to positions where they meet the visibility requirements at the required inboard angle. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Once the remedy is performed, the rearward facing lamps will be repositioned so that they comply with the luminous intensity requirement at a 45-degree inboard angle for both sides of the truck. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-127
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Pierce instituted changes in its ordering process where trucks ordered with this specific rear bumper configuration can only have compliant rear- facing lamp options selected. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to customers will be made via a customer letter. The 577
customer letter will be mailed pending NHTSA approval. Any claims for pre-notification remedy reimbursement should be directed to Pierce for review.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported

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