Vehicle recall 09V105000 · April 1, 2009

Pierce Impel and Velocity

A battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Pierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 velocity and impel fire trucks. A battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. Cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.
Consequence: If metal-to-metal contact were to happen, an electrical arcing between the cab and battery could occur increasing the risk of electrical short circuit and a fire.
Remedy: Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. This remedy will be free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V105000
Reported to NHTSA: April 1, 2009
Filed by: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Owner notification: April 7, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 167
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 09V105000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Pierce Impel (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
Pierce Velocity (2007-2008): 2008, 2007

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