TSB: PIERCE IMPEL, PIERCE, QUANTUM, VELOCITY (2007–2009)

Bulletin SB-74B178 — February 1, 2008

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSB-74B178
ManufacturerPIERCE
ModelsIMPEL, PIERCE, QUANTUM, VELOCITY
Model Years2007–2009
Date IssuedFebruary 1, 2008
Date Added to NHTSAJune 24, 2009
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Vehicles Affected20 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

PIERCE MFGR: A CHANGE IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CERTAIN CAB DOOR LATCHES MAY HAVE AFFECTED PROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE LATCHING MECHANISM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PIERCE IMPEL 2009 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE IMPEL 2009 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE QUANTUM 2009 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE QUANTUM 2009 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE VELOCITY 2009 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE VELOCITY 2009 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE IMPEL 2008 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE IMPEL 2008 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE QUANTUM 2008 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE QUANTUM 2008 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE VELOCITY 2008 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE VELOCITY 2008 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE IMPEL 2007 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE IMPEL 2007 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE QUANTUM 2007 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE QUANTUM 2007 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE VELOCITY 2007 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE VELOCITY 2007 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE PIERCE 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE PIERCE 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
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VELOCITY 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...
VELOCITY 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...
IMPEL 2017 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PIERCE dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SB-74B178) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.