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2002 Pierce Impel problems

No complaints are listed for the 2002 Pierce Impel. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PIERCE IMPEL.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
2,652
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
35

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

10V423000

Date: 2010-09-21. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2008 ARROW XT, LANCE, VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, AND DASH CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2008. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET PRIOR TO EACH TRIP. THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NO EARLIER THE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

35 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
STRUCTURE4
VISIBILITY2
EQUIPMENT1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SUSPENSION1

11037322

Date: 2026-08-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

All Roto Rays, Division of Eastern Fire Equipment Services, are warranted to the purchaser for 3 years against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period products found to be defective will be repaired or replaced (at Eastern Fire Equipment Services option) without charge.

11036069

Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Husky XP pressure transducer troubleshooting procedure for transducer-related performance concerns.

11034150

Date: 2026-06-02. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.

The TAK-4 design was updated and older styles of TAK-4 can be upgraded. These updates to the torsion bar and torsion bar mounting are recommended but not required.

11034152

Date: 2026-06-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

To notify dealers and customers that the engine oil specification listed on certain Federal (FED) Tags for units equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines may be incorrect, and to ensure proper maintenance practices are followed.

11033184

Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This bulletin provides dealer guidance for MCC filter assemblies when the moisture indicator sight glass appears to show a a weta condition before installation, after installation, or on replacement filter assemblies.

11033182

Date: 2026-05-12. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Pierce has created a new style bracket that is more tolerant of stress and vibrations created from driving. This new design will allow for a longer in-service life over the old and reduce maintenance of the condenser and condenser components.

11033183

Date: 2026-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This bulletin covers the proper procedure for the replacement/installation of grip tape on hose bed grating.

11029798

Date: 2026-02-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Pierce has implemented two updates to the MCC HVAC system to improve cab air flow and defrost functionality: a ? Improved windshield defrost vents for MCC HVAC system as a product enhancement a ? Implemented improved side recirculatory fans for MCC HVAC system as an optional upgrade

11028651

Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

TCU Module software patch was created to prevent and resolve the following failure modes: a ? Prognostics Not Resetting or not Staying Reset after a battery cycle. a ? Cannot Access PierceCZ.com (HTTP ERROR 500) The procedure below outlines what part/s are needed to resolve the issue.

11023496

Date: 2025-09-24. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Introduction of tri-crimp, Spiralocka ? chassis/aerial hardware.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
IMPEL0

Same model, other years

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Other Pierce models, 2002

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