Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V062000 Reported February 25, 2013

Doors may open unexpectedly

Q: What is recall 13V062000?

NHTSA recall 13V062000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on February 25, 2013. It addresses: Doors may open unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 1,275 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 1,275 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V062000

Manufacturer Campaign

74B237

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,275

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 25, 2013

Completion Rate

99.76

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 velocity and impel fire trucks manufactured from june 6, 2007, through october 30, 2010. the springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.

Safety Consequence

If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door handles, free of charge. the recall began during may 2013. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 13V062000 or campaign 74B237.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V062000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V062000?

NHTSA recall 13V062000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on February 25, 2013. It addresses: Doors may open unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 1,275 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V062000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B237. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.