Vehicle recall 09V137000 · April 28, 2009
Pierce Arrow XT, Impel and 3 more models
These latches fail to comply with the transverse pull static load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 206, "door locks and door retention components." the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce manufacturing is recalling 257 my 2008 emergency vehicles manufactured between June 1 and October 31, 2008, equipped with trimark door latches. These latches fail to comply with the transverse pull static load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 206, "door locks and door retention components." the latches may "pop" into the secondary locking position.
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the door would not have primary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2009. Owners may contact pierce customer service toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.
- Notes
- Pierce's recall no. 39-0139830.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
- 09V137000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2009
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer campaign
- 39-0139830
- Owner notification
- May 4, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 257
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Arrow XT (2008): 2008
- Pierce Impel (2008): 2008
- Pierce Quantum (2008): 2008
- Pierce Saber (2008): 2008
- Pierce Velocity (2008): 2008
Has your Pierce been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pierce dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.