Vehicle recall 13V214000 · May 17, 2013
Pierce Impel, Velocity and 1 more model
The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V214000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2013
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B242
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,006
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door
Vehicles covered
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