NHTSA Recall 13V214000: Door (structure)
Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,006 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Pierce Dash CF.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V214000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B242 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | May 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the weak springs may allow the door to open and possibly fail to contain emergency personnel or equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle spring with a stiffer one, free of charge. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Pierce's recall number is 74B242.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V214000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Dash CF | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Pierce Impel | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.