PIERCE 2016 PIERCE IMPEL Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 PIERCE IMPEL
Brand
PIERCE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2016 PIERCE IMPEL vehicles due to equipment issues. The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial device. This plastic plug may separate from the pump resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak, potentially disabling the aerial device.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B276.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026