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October 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V809000
Insufficiently Welded Stokes Basket Brackets
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V809
Manufacturer Pierce Manufacturing
Components EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 299
Summary
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF fire trucks. Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.
Remedy
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce’s customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce’s number for this recall is 74B323.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Pierce has issued a safety campaign on the stokes basket LYFE brackets used on the RMAP and 100’ mid-mount tower. The customer notifications will begin mailing this week while replacement parts are in process and will be available for shipment thereafter.
Execution Details:
- Dealers will place an order for one (1) each of part numbers 4247753 and 4247754 per unit.
- Dealers will transfer the tether hardware from the old brackets to the replacement brackets. o Drill an 11/64” pilot hole in the new bracket. Use the old bracket as reference for location. o Detach tether hardware from old bracket and attach to the new bracket with a 10-24 x ½” screw Dealer will render the old brackets unusable and photograph destruction and disposal of recalled product.
- Dealer will submit campaign claim to Pierce with photo attached.
Reimbursement:
- Labor – One half (0.5) hour to replace the two stokes baskets LYFE brackets with transfer of hardware. § Material – Cost of the brackets; including freight. § Travel – Travel will not be reimbursed.
NOTE: Failure to include evidence of old brackets being rendered unusable will result in claim rejection.
A list of vehicles and official NHTSA notification is included with this communication.
Please review all aspects of this communication carefully. If you have any questions or concerns about these product update actions, contact Pierce Aftermarket & Product Support at +1 (888) 974-3723.
Chronology :
October 13, 2022 – Pierce was notified by a fire department that during an event which included the placement of a stokes basket onto the stokes basket mounting brackets, a failure occurred which permitted the stokes basket to become unsecured to the stokes basket mounting brackets. No injuries were reported.
October 14, 2022 – Pierce convenes a team comprised of engineering, quality, and manufacturing resources to assess the issue.
October 14, 2022 – Pierce evaluates the performance of three stokes basket mounting brackets in-house. Pierce observes that weld penetration on two of these three brackets do not meet manufacturing criteria. Pierce takes steps to quarantine all vehicles that contain the stokes basket mounting bracket option at the manufacturing facility.
October 25, 2022 – Pierce decides to conduct a safety recall to address the issues involving the welds on the stokes basket mounting brackets. Pierce is not aware of any injuries or warranty claims allegedly related to this issue, however, in an abundance of caution, Pierce intends to contact owners of all trucks which the stokes basket mounting bracket option shipped with and recall all left hand and right hand stokes basket mounting brackets since the start of production.
65 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
PIERCE | ARROW XT | 2010-2022 |
PIERCE | DASH CF | 2010-2022 |
PIERCE | ENFORCER | 2010-2022 |
PIERCE | QUANTUM | 2010-2022 |
PIERCE | VELOCITY | 2010-2022 |
10 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V809-3035.PDF 214.529KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V809-8416.pdf 645.687KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V809-1307.pdf 203.053KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V809-3914.pdf 203.053KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V809-7853.pdf 161.895KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – DATE: November 2022 SUBJECT: Recall Notice: NHTSA 22V809 / Pierce 74B323
RCMN-22V809-9417.pdf 163.383KB
Recall 573 Report- 11/15/2022
RCLRPT-22V809-4575.PDF 214.526KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V809-2858.PDF 211.135KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22V809-3734.PDF 211.237KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22V809-5532.PDF 211.323KB
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Pierce Manufacturing Inc. AN OSHKOSH CORPORATION COMPANY • ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED 2600 AMERICAN DRIVE POST OFFICE BOX 2017 APPLETON, WISCONSIN 54912-2017 920-832-3000 • FAX 920-832-3208 www.piercemfg.com To: Pierce Dealer Principals & Service Network Date: November 10, 2022 Re: Campaign 74B323 – Stokes Basket LYFE Brackets (NHTSA Recall 22V809) Dear Pierce Dealer Principals & Service Network, Pierce has issued a safety campaign on the stokes basket LYFE brackets used on the RMAP and 100’ mid-mount tower. The customer notifications will begin mailing this week while replacement parts are in process and will be available for shipment thereafter. Execution Details: • Dealers will place an order for one (1) each of part numbers 4247753 and 4247754 per unit. • Dealers will transfer the tether hardware from the old brackets to the replacement brackets. o Drill an 11/64” pilot hole in the new bracket. Use the old bracket as reference for location. o Detach tether hardware from old bracket and attach to the new bracket with a 10-24 x ½” screw • Dealer will render the old brackets unusable and photograph destruction and disposal of recalled product. • Dealer will submit campaign claim to Pierce with photo attached. Reimbursement: Labor – One half (0.5) hour to replace the two stokes baskets LYFE brackets with transfer of hardware. Material – Cost of the brackets; including freight. Travel – Travel will not be reimbursed. NOTE: Failure to include evidence of old brackets being rendered unusable will result in claim rejection. A list of vehicles and official NHTSA notification is included with this communication. Please review all aspects of this communication carefully. If you have any questions or concerns about these product update actions, contact Pierce Aftermarket & Product Support at +1 (888) 974-3723. Jim Carney Sr. Warranty Coordinator Pierce Manufacturing Inc (920)730-7040. jcarney@piercemfg.com
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification – Restricted November 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Recall #22V809 Pierce Recall #74B323 Dear Pierce Vehicle Owner: Ref: Pierce Job# << Product Number>> VIN: <<VIN>> This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Pierce has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum & Dash CF Aerials manufactured between April 24, 2010 and October 13, 2022. Only 100’ Rear Mount Aluminum Platform (RMAP) and 100’ Mid Mount steel platform vehicles are affected. On these vehicles, components of the stokes basket mounting brackets may have been insufficiently welded, resulting in a weld that does not meet manufacturing criteria. Should the weld fail, the stokes basket mounting brackets are no longer supporting a secured stokes basket, increasing the risk of injury to the victim secured to the stokes basket. Why is a recall being conducted? A weld on one or both stokes basket mounting brackets may experience a failure resulting in the stokes basket mounting brackets not properly supporting a secured stokes basket. If this condition occurs while the stokes basket is occupied, there is an increased risk of injury to the victim secured to the stokes basket. What are we doing about the problem? • Pierce will replace the affected stokes basket mounting brackets with new brackets that incorporate improved welding processes. • The repair will be made at no cost to the customer. • This repair should take no longer than thirty minutes to complete. ! IM P O R T A N T ! ➢ Your Pierce Vehicle is being recalled. ➢ You should contact your Pierce dealership service representative to schedule an appointment for the remedy. ➢ This service will be performed for you at no charge. Oshkosh Corporation Classification – Restricted What should you do? • Customers can continue to keep their vehicles in-service until the repair is completed. Until the repair is completed, you should remove both the existing left hand and right hand stokes basket mounting brackets from your truck. You will be required to return the existing stokes basket mounting brackets to your Pierce dealership. • To coordinate your repair, contact your Pierce dealership service representative. • If you have any questions or require further assistance, contact Pierce at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723). What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle, please contact Pierce at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723) to assist us in updating our records. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? If you have further questions, please contact Pierce at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723) to allow us to assist you. If you have already paid to have your vehicle corrected for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the repair. To learn more about what you need to do to obtain reimbursement, contact our service group at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723) and indicate you have a service and technical question. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC.
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Pierce Manufacturing 2600 American Drive, Appleton, WI 54912-2017 • (888) 974-3723 FAX (920) 832-3353 Oshkosh Corporation Classification – Restricted TO: Pierce Dealer Network FROM: Todd Miorin – Senior Director – Product Safety & Reliability Kristina Spang – Vice President – Aftermarket DATE: November 2022 SUBJECT: Recall Notice: NHTSA 22V809 / Pierce 74B323 VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL DEALER NOTIFICATION – IMPORTANT Pierce has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum and Dash CF Aerials manufactured between April 24, 2010 and October 13, 2022. On these vehicles, components of the stokes basket mounting brackets which are intended to support a stokes basket may have been insufficiently welded, resulting in welds that do not meet manufacturing criteria. The welds on one or both stokes basket mounting brackets may experience a failure. Should this occur, the stokes basket mounting brackets are no longer supporting a secured stokes basket, increasing the risk of injury to the victim secured to the stokes basket. VEHICLES INVOLVED The vehicles involved are Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum and Dash CF Aerials manufactured between April 24, 2010 and October 13, 2022. There is a total of 299 affected vehicles in the field. Only 100’ Rear Mount Aluminum Platform (RMAP) and 100’ Mid Mount Steel Platform vehicles are affected by this issue. Involved vehicles have been identified by Pierce job numbers and are listed on Pierceparts.com. Owner name and address data will enable dealers to follow up with owners involved in this campaign after Pierce has issued the customer notifications. Pierce has identified these vehicles based on build orders. Customers can continue to keep their vehicles in service until the repair is completed. Customers will be advised to remove the existing stokes basket mounting brackets from their vehicles and return them to their Pierce Dealer. The Pierce Dealer will be required to return the stokes basket mounting brackets to Pierce to ensure they cannot be reused DEALER RESPONSIBILITY It is the Pierce dealer’s responsibility to support the customers on the defined list and to encourage the apparatus owners to schedule an appointment so that new stokes basket mounting brackets are received and the current stokes basket mounting brackets are returned to you for subsequent return to Pierce. Please make sure the customer is aware the remedy will be provided by Pierce without charge. It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new vehicle covered by this recall notice (with current design stokes basket mounting brackets) under a sale or lease until the defect has been remedied. Thank you for your support and understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself at 920-502-3139, or Kristina Spang at 920-832-4484. Sincerely, Todd Miorin Senior Director – Product Safety & Reliability
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-809 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Pierce Manufacturing Submission Date : OCT 27, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-809 Manufacturer Recall No. : 74B323 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Pierce Manufacturing Address : 2600 American Drive P.O. BOX 2017 Appleton WI 54912-2017 Company phone : 920-832-3000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 299 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, Dash CF Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : Pierce manufacturers two brackets, part numbers 2220957 (stokes basket bracket – Left Hand) and 2220958 (stokes basket bracket – Right Hand). A pair of these brackets (left hand and right hand) can be mounted to the platform of an aerial truck and are used to secure a stokes basket, a device which is intended to hold and transport a victim. In some cases, the welds on the brackets which hold the stokes basket may not have been sufficiently welded, potentially resulting in a failure of the brackets. Stokes basket mounting brackets are only available as an option on 100 Foot Rear Mount Aluminum Platforms (RMAP’s) and 100 Foot Mid Mount Steel Platforms of the vehicle models referenced above. Production Dates : APR 24, 2010 – OCT 13, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : There may be insufficient weld penetration on components of the brackets which support a stokes basket to the vehicle platform. Insufficient weld penetration could cause components of the brackets to fail. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Should components of one or both of the left hand or right hand brackets fail, the stokes basket would not be sufficiently secured to the platform, increasing the risk of injury to a person secured to the stokes basket. Description of the Cause : Variation in the manual welding process allowed for improper speed of the welding wire, preventing sufficient weld penetration. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-809 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is no known warning prior to failure. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Stokes Basket Mounting Bracket – Left Hand Component Description : Bracket used to support a stokes basket. Component Part Number : 2220957 Component Name 2 : Stokes Basket Mounting Bracket – Right Hand Component Description : Bracket used to support a stokes basket. Component Part Number : 2220958 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Pierce Manufacturing Address : 520 North Main Street Kewaunee Wisconsin 54216 Country : United States Chronology : October 13, 2022 – Pierce was notified by a fire department that during an event which included the placement of a stokes basket onto the stokes basket mounting brackets, a failure occurred which permitted the stokes basket to become unsecured to the stokes basket mounting brackets. No injuries were reported. October 14, 2022 – Pierce convenes a team comprised of engineering, quality, and manufacturing resources to assess the issue. October 14, 2022 – Pierce evaluates the performance of three stokes basket mounting brackets in-house. Pierce observes that weld penetration on two of these three brackets do not meet manufacturing criteria. Pierce takes steps to quarantine all vehicles that contain the stokes basket mounting bracket option at the manufacturing facility. October 25, 2022 – Pierce decides to conduct a safety recall to address the issues involving the welds on the stokes basket mounting brackets. Pierce is not aware of any injuries or warranty claims allegedly related to this issue, however, in an abundance of caution, Pierce intends to contact owners of all trucks which the stokes basket mounting bracket option shipped with and recall all left hand and right hand stokes basket mounting Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-809 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 brackets since the start of production. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Pierce will notify current owners who have the stokes basket mounting bracket option with their truck to remove the brackets from service and send them back to Pierce. Pierce will supply new left hand and right hand stokes basket mounting brackets at no charge to existing customers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedied component will incorporate dimensional changes which will permit (1) better placement in fixturing and (2) robotic welding for the affected pieces where the weld failures were observed. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Pierce, upon the initial notice of the stokes basket bracket mounting failure, immediately quarantined all stokes basket mounting brackets in process. Pierce continues to deliver trucks however Pierce is not delivering any stokes basket mounting brackets with trucks until the defined remedy is in place. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to customers will be made via a customer letter. The 577 customer letter will be mailed pending NHTSA approval. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 16, 2022 – DEC 16, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 16, 2022 – DEC 16, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification – Restricted November 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Recall #22V809 Pierce Recall #74B323 Dear Pierce Vehicle Owner: Ref: Pierce Job# << Product Number>> VIN: <> This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Pierce has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum & Dash CF Aerials manufactured between April 24, 2010 and October 13, 2022. Only 100’ Rear Mount Aluminum Platform (RMAP) and 100’ Mid Mount steel platform vehicles are affected. On these vehicles, components of the stokes basket mounting brackets may have been insufficiently welded, resulting in a weld that does not meet manufacturing criteria. Should the weld fail, the stokes basket mounting brackets are no longer supporting a secured stokes basket, increasing the risk of injury to the victim secured to the stokes basket. Why is a recall being conducted? A weld on one or both stokes basket mounting brackets may experience a failure resulting in the stokes basket mounting brackets not properly supporting a secured stokes basket. If this condition occurs while the stokes basket is occupied, there is an increased risk of injury to the victim secured to the stokes basket. What are we doing about the problem? • Pierce will replace the affected stokes basket mounting brackets with new brackets that incorporate improved welding processes. • The repair will be made at no cost to the customer. • This repair should take no longer than thirty minutes to complete. ! IM P O R T A N T ! ➢ Your Pierce Vehicle is being recalled. ➢ You should contact your Pierce dealership service representative to schedule an appointment for the remedy. ➢ This service will be performed for you at no charge. Oshkosh Corporation Classification – Restricted What should you do? • Customers can continue to keep their vehicles in-service until the repair is completed. Until the repair is completed, you should remove both the existing left hand and right hand stokes basket mounting brackets from your truck. You will be required to return the existing stokes basket mounting brackets to your Pierce dealership. • To coordinate your repair, contact your Pierce dealership service representative. • If you have any questions or require further assistance, contact Pierce at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723). What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle, please contact Pierce at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723) to assist us in updating our records. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? If you have further questions, please contact Pierce at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723) to allow us to assist you. If you have already paid to have your vehicle corrected for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the repair. To learn more about what you need to do to obtain reimbursement, contact our service group at 1-888-Y-PIERCE (1-888-974-3723) and indicate you have a service and technical question. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-809 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Pierce Manufacturing Submission Date : NOV 15, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-809 Manufacturer Recall No. : 74B323 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Pierce Manufacturing Address : 2600 American Drive P.O. BOX 2017 Appleton WI 54912-2017 Company phone : 920-832-3000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 299 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, Dash CF Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : Pierce manufacturers two brackets, part numbers 2220957 (stokes basket bracket – Left Hand) and 2220958 (stokes basket bracket – Right Hand). A pair of these brackets (left hand and right hand) can be mounted to the platform of an aerial truck and are used to secure a stokes basket, a device which is intended to hold and transport a victim. In some cases, the welds on the brackets which hold the stokes basket may not have been sufficiently welded, potentially resulting in a failure of the brackets. Stokes basket mounting brackets are only available as an option on 100 Foot Rear Mount Aluminum Platforms (RMAP’s) and 100 Foot Mid Mount Steel Platforms of the vehicle models referenced above. Production Dates : APR 24, 2010 – OCT 13, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : There may be insufficient weld penetration on components of the brackets which support a stokes basket to the vehicle platform. Insufficient weld penetration could cause components of the brackets to fail. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Should components of one or both of the left hand or right hand brackets fail, the stokes basket would not be sufficiently secured to the platform, increasing the risk of injury to a person secured to the stokes basket. Description of the Cause : Variation in the manual welding process allowed for improper speed of the welding wire, preventing sufficient weld penetration. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-809 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is no known warning prior to failure. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Stokes Basket Mounting Bracket – Left Hand Component Description : Bracket used to support a stokes basket. Component Part Number : 2220957 Component Name 2 : Stokes Basket Mounting Bracket – Right Hand Component Description : Bracket used to support a stokes basket. Component Part Number : 2220958 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Pierce Manufacturing Address : 520 North Main Street Kewaunee Wisconsin 54216 Country : United States Chronology : October 13, 2022 – Pierce was notified by a fire department that during an event which included the placement of a stokes basket onto the stokes basket mounting brackets, a failure occurred which permitted the stokes basket to become unsecured to the stokes basket mounting brackets. No injuries were reported. October 14, 2022 – Pierce convenes a team comprised of engineering, quality, and manufacturing resources to assess the issue. October 14, 2022 – Pierce evaluates the performance of three stokes basket mounting brackets in-house. Pierce observes that weld penetration on two of these three brackets do not meet manufacturing criteria. Pierce takes steps to quarantine all vehicles that contain the stokes basket mounting bracket option at the manufacturing facility. October 25, 2022 – Pierce decides to conduct a safety recall to address the issues involving the welds on the stokes basket mounting brackets. Pierce is not aware of any injuries or warranty claims allegedly related to this issue, however, in an abundance of caution, Pierce intends to contact owners of all trucks which the stokes basket mounting bracket option shipped with and recall all left hand and right hand stokes basket mounting Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-809 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 brackets since the start of production. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Pierce will notify current owners who have the stokes basket mounting bracket option with their truck to remove the brackets from service and send them back to Pierce. Pierce will supply new left hand and right hand stokes basket mounting brackets at no charge to existing customers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedied component will incorporate dimensional changes which will permit (1) better placement in fixturing and (2) robotic welding for the affected pieces where the weld failures were observed. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Pierce, upon the initial notice of the stokes basket bracket mounting failure, immediately quarantined all stokes basket mounting brackets in process. Pierce continues to deliver trucks however Pierce is not delivering any stokes basket mounting brackets with trucks until the defined remedy is in place. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notifications to customers will be made via a customer letter. The 577 customer letter will be mailed pending NHTSA approval. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 14, 2022 – NOV 14, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 14, 2022 – NOV 14, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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