Recall 16V186 covers 36 2010-2016 Pierce Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow Xt vehicles for overheating flashlight batteries. Free dealer repair once available.
Pierce is recalling 36 2010-2016 Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow Xt vehicles because their Pelican 9410L flashlight lithium ion battery packs can overheat. An overheated battery pack can increase fire risk, and the Pierce dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled equipment on 2010-2016 Pierce Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow Xt vehicles is the Pelican 9410L flashlight. It is a portable work light powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, so crews can use it away from the vehicle during fire, rescue, or service work. The battery pack stores electrical energy for the light and is supposed to stay within a safe temperature range while charging and in use.
On affected vehicles, the flashlight battery pack can overheat. Pierce traced the issue to Pelican 9410L flashlights with packaging marked 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, and replacement battery packs marked 9413-301-001 on the battery shrink wrap. The supplier did not provide Pierce with a root cause. The recall is limited to battery packs that contain green shrink wrapped cells.
There is no warning sign before failure. The flashlight or battery pack needs to be identified by its part markings, not by a sound, smell, warning light, or change in how the flashlight works.
Who's affected?
Spans Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow Xt across the 2010-2016 model years, with Equipment listed for each model-year combination.
| 2011 Pierce Quantum | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2010 Pierce Quantum | Equipment |
| 2013 Pierce Velocity | Equipment |
| 2010 Pierce Velocity | Equipment |
| 2014 Pierce Velocity | Equipment |
| 2016 Pierce Velocity | Equipment |
| 2013 Pierce Quantum | Equipment |
| 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt | Equipment |
| 2015 Pierce Quantum | Equipment |
| 2014 Pierce Quantum | Equipment |
| 2012 Pierce Quantum | Equipment |
| 2015 Pierce Velocity | Equipment |
| 2012 Pierce Velocity | Equipment |
| 2011 Pierce Velocity | Equipment |
| 2016 Pierce Quantum | Equipment |
| 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt | Equipment |
| 2014 Pierce Arrow Xt | Equipment |
| 2011 Pierce Arrow Xt | Equipment |
| 2012 Pierce Arrow Xt | Equipment |
| 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt | Equipment |
| 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt | Equipment |
| Units affected | 36 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating flashlight battery pack increases the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before the battery pack overheats, so follow Pierce's inspection instructions for the flashlight and battery pack and stop using the pack if it overheats. Repair will be free at any franchised Pierce dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2016 Pierce Quantum, Velocity, or Arrow Xt is included in this recall.
- Review Pierce's owner-letter instructions before using the Pelican 9410L flashlight.
- Inspect the flashlight and lithium ion battery pack for overheating risk, then request the free replacement battery pack from Pelican Products if the battery pack is included.
- Call Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000 with questions and reference recall number 16V186 and Pierce recall 74B271.
- Keep the flashlight out of service until the inspection is complete and any required replacement battery pack is installed.
What happens at the repair
Pierce's process starts with inspection, not a dealer replacement appointment. Pierce notified owners beginning April 18, 2016, with instructions to inspect the Pelican 9410L flashlight and lithium ion battery pack. If the battery pack is included, the owner requests a replacement battery pack from Pelican Products. The replacement is free under the recall. Pierce has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related battery pack repair should contact Pierce customer service and keep any repair documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 1, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| April 18, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 29, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V186?
Recall 16V186 covers 36 2010-2016 Pierce Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow Xt vehicles equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights whose lithium ion battery packs can overheat. If the battery pack overheats, recall 16V186 says it increases fire risk. Pierce instructed owners to inspect the flashlight and request a free replacement battery pack from Pelican Products if needed.
What should I do if my 2010-2016 Pierce Quantum, Velocity, or Arrow Xt is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Pierce vehicle is included in recall 16V186. If it is, inspect the Pelican 9410L flashlight and battery pack, then contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000 for instructions. Reference recall 16V186 or Pierce recall number 74B271 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide the recall remedy at no cost, and Pierce's remedy for recall 16V186 provides a replacement Pelican flashlight battery pack free of charge when the affected pack is present.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 16V186 is fire. The affected Pelican 9410L flashlight battery pack can overheat, and the campaign states that an overheated battery pack increases the risk of a fire. Keep the flashlight out of service until the battery pack inspection and replacement path is complete.
What if I bought this Pierce vehicle used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2010-2016 Pierce Quantum, Velocity, or Arrow Xt is included, then contact Pierce customer service and reference recall 16V186.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V186000 |
|---|---|
| Pierce customer service | 1-414-832-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V186 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V186000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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