Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer and others: Air bags

Date

July 31, 2019

Filed by

Pierce Manufacturing

Vehicles

Pierce Arrow XT (2019); Pierce Dash (2019); Pierce Enforcer (2019); Pierce Impel (2019); Pierce Quantum (2019); Pierce Velocity (2019)

Component

Air Bags

Description of the defect

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the passenger-side knee air bag (KAB) may not properly inflate during a deployment event.

Potentially affected

174

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the KAB does not inflate properly, it may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the KAB assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 9, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V562000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.