Pierce Velocity 2016: Aerial Device May Fail, Risk Injury
Pierce is recalling 2015-2016 Velocity vehicles with a faulty plastic plug that could cause hydraulic leaks and disable the aerial device, risking injury during emergencies.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.
What happened, in plain English
Pierce is recalling certain 2015-2016 Velocity vehicles that may have a plastic plug in the hydraulic pump for the aerial device. This plug could separate, causing a hydraulic leak that might disable the aerial device and increase injury risk if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227366-pierce-velocity-2016-aerial-device-may-fail-risk-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227366-pierce-velocity-2016-aerial-device-may-fail-risk-injury · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V551000
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“Pierce Velocity 2016: Aerial Device May Fail, Risk Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227366-pierce-velocity-2016-aerial-device-may-fail-risk-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #16V551000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V551000).
Why it’s dangerous
The plastic plug in the hydraulic pump could separate, causing a hydraulic fluid leak. This might disable the aerial device, making it harder for the operator to move away from a hazardous situation and increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of Pierce 2015-2016 Velocity vehicles with aerial devices manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016. Operators who need to move quickly during emergencies are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Pierce Velocity vehicle (2015-2016 model year) has an aerial device with a plastic plug in an unused port on the hydraulic pump. The recall covers vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Pierce Customer Service
Call 1-888-1-974-3723 to schedule a free inspection and repair by a Pierce dealer.
Have Dealer Inspect Vehicle
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B276.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V551000 (July 22, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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