Pierce Arrow XT recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Pierce Arrow XT, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 6, 2026Crash risk2015–2026 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2026 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2026 Pierce Impel and 1 other model — Electrical System
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity 107’ ladder and 110’ platform aerial firetrucks equipped with a single rear axle. The firm-on-ground system light may remain illuminated after the rear stabilizer loses contact with the ground.
26V217000 · 674 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Feb 2, 2026Crash risk2025 Pierce Arrow XT, 2025 Pierce Enforcer, 2025 Pierce Impel and 2 other models — Steering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2025 Velocity, Saber, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT vehicles. The steering linkage arm bolt may come loose, resulting in the steering linkage arm detaching from the steering motor.
26V060000 · 51 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Dec 7, 2023Crash risk2019–2023 Pierce Arrow XT, 2019–2023 Pierce Enforcer, 2019–2023 Pierce Velocity — Electrical System
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Arrow XT, Enforcer, and Velocity mid-mount tower trucks equipped with an aerial platform basket. The electrical connector to the aerial turntable wiring harness may not be properly secured, which can result in connector corrosion and affect the leveling ability of the platform basket.
23V823000 · 314 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Feb 17, 2023Crash risk2018–2023 Pierce Arrow XT, 2018–2023 Pierce Enforcer, 2018–2023 Pierce Impel and 1 other model — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
23V096000 · 64 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Dec 2, 2022Crash risk2022 Pierce Arrow XT, 2022 Pierce Enforcer, 2022 Pierce Saber — Steering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2022 Saber, Enforcer, and Arrow XT fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
22V892000 · 17 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 27, 2022Crash risk2010–2022 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2022 Pierce Dash CF, 2010–2022 Pierce Enforcer and 2 other models — Structure
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF fire trucks. Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.
22V809000 · 299 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Aug 5, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Pierce Arrow XT, 2021–2022 Pierce Dash CF, 2021–2022 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Steering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V590000 · 514 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Mar 1, 2022Crash risk2021 Pierce Arrow XT — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling one 2021 Arrow XT firetruck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.
22V116000 · 1 unit · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jan 26, 2022Fire risk2015–2021 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2021 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2021 Pierce Quantum and 1 other model — Fuel System, Diesel
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
22V032000 · 243 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- May 26, 2021Fire risk2017–2021 Pierce Arrow XT, 2017–2021 Pierce Enforcer, 2017–2021 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
21V394000 · 2K units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jan 13, 2021Fire risk2020 Pierce Arrow XT, 2020 Pierce Enforcer, 2020 Pierce Impel — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling 2020 Arrow XT, Impel, and Enforcer vehicles equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
21V006000 · 3 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Sep 22, 2020Crash risk2018–2020 Pierce Arrow XT, 2018–2020 Pierce Dash, 2018–2020 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
20V571000 · 405 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Feb 28, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Pierce Arrow XT, 2019–2020 Pierce Enforcer, 2019–2020 Pierce Impel and 1 other model — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity Emergency fire emergency vehicles built with a 107 foot or 110 foot aerial device. A rectangular tube in the upper mid-section of the aerial device may develop cracks and corrosion, possibly causing one of the tube walls to fail and the aerial device to become unsteady.
20V120000 · 63 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jul 31, 2019Crash risk2019 Pierce Arrow XT, 2019 Pierce Dash, 2019 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Air Bags
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the passenger-side knee air bag (KAB) may not properly inflate during a deployment event.
19V562000 · 174 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jan 2, 2019Crash risk2004–2018 Pierce Arrow XT, 2004–2018 Pierce Dash, 2004–2018 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Electrical System
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
19V022000 · 994 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 26, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 Pierce Arrow XT, 2017–2018 Pierce Commercial, 2017–2018 Pierce Dash and 5 other models — Exterior Lighting
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V756000 · 717 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jul 11, 2018Safety2007–2017 Pierce Arrow XT, 2007–2017 Pierce Enforcer, 2007–2017 Pierce Impel and 2 other models — Structure
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 Pierce Velocity, Impel, Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket. The bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.
18V463000 · 17 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jan 11, 2018Fire risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Commercial, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial emergency vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
18V050000 · 123 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Sep 14, 2017Crash risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Steering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V570000 · 56 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jul 18, 2017Fire risk2016–2017 Pierce Arrow XT, 2016–2017 Pierce Enforcer, 2016–2017 Pierce Impel and 2 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. The Hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures, preventing the fire truck water pump from operating.
17V455000 · 65 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- May 31, 2017Crash risk2012–2017 Pierce Arrow XT, 2012–2017 Pierce Dash, 2012–2017 Pierce Enforcer and 2 other models — Suspension
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the T3 rear steer option. The affected vehicles have a rear sway bar that may detach from the vehicle.
17V349000 · 29 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- May 30, 2017Crash risk1999–2013 Pierce Arrow XT, 1999–2013 Pierce Dash, 1999–2013 Pierce Enforcer and 2 other models — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
17V348000 · 225 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Aug 5, 2016Fire risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Dash CF, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
16V585000 · 470 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jun 1, 2016Fire risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
16V390000 · 114 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Apr 1, 2016Fire risk2010–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2016 Pierce Quantum, 2010–2016 Pierce Velocity — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2010, through January 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs which may overheat.
16V186000 · 36 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Mar 2, 2016Crash risk2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2016 Pierce Dash CF, 2016 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 Arrow-XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured October 13, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the drive shaft may have been improperly tightened.
16V123000 · 239 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Nov 16, 2015Fire risk2013–2015 Pierce Arrow XT, 2013–2015 Pierce Impel, 2013–2015 Pierce Quantum and 2 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
15V760000 · 186 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 26, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Saber and 1 other model — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Velocity, Enforcer, and Saber vehicles manufactured November 20, 2014, to September 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with front drive axles whose hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.
15V706000 · 5 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 1, 2015Crash risk2006–2007 Pierce Arrow XT, 2006–2007 Pierce Dash, 2006–2007 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Suspension
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
15V615000 · 910 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Aug 13, 2015Crash risk2014–2015 Pierce Arrow XT, 2014–2015 Pierce Dash CF, 2014–2015 Pierce Enforcer and 2 other models — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash CF, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconnect.
15V516000 · 191 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 21, 2014Crash risk2009–2013 Pierce Arrow XT, 2009–2013 Pierce Enforcer, 2009–2013 Pierce Impel and 2 other models — Suspension
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT emergency vehicles manufactured November 11, 2009, to April 23, 2013, and equipped with TAK-4 front independent suspensions. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture.
14V660000 · 135 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- May 13, 2014Crash risk2013 Pierce Arrow XT, 2013 Pierce Dash CF, 2013 Pierce Impel and 1 other model — Seat Belts
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arrow XT, Dash CF, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured October 2013 through January 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
14V243000 · 150 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 22, 2013Crash risk2009–2013 Pierce Arrow XT, 2009–2013 Pierce Commercial, 2009 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models — Exterior Lighting
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
13V518000 · 349 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 22, 2013Crash risk2000–2010 Pierce Arrow XT, 2000–2010 Pierce Dash, 2000–2009 Pierce Enforcer and 1 other model — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.
13V525000 · 3K units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Sep 17, 2013Crash risk2012–2013 Pierce Arrow XT, 2012–2013 Pierce Velocity — Parking Brake
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Arrow XT and Velocity emergency vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2012, through June 14, 2013 and equipped with quarter-turn ball valves installed between the glad hands connectors and the parking brake system. If the ball valves are left in the closed position, air pressure can build up on the parking brake circuit side and prevent the application of the spring park brakes when the parking brake valve is activated in the cab.
13V435000 · 22 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jun 29, 2012Fire risk2010–2012 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2012 Pierce Contender Big Block, 2010–2012 Pierce Dash CF and 2 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA 2007 AND EPA 2010 DIESEL ENGINES. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
12V311000 · 313 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Feb 28, 2012Safety2010–2012 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2012 Pierce Dash CF, 2010–2012 Pierce Quantum and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 ARROW XT, DASH CF, QUANTUM AND VELOCITY EMERCENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA 2010 ENGINES. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
12V080000 · 276 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Nov 10, 2011Crash risk2005–2010 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2005 Pierce Dash and 5 other models — Structure
PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005, 2008-2011 ARROW XT, CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM, SABER, AND VELOCITY 75 FOOT HAL (HEAVY ALUMINUM LADDER) FIRE APPARATUS BODIES VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17,2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2011, THAT MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SCBA CYLINDER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE COMPARTMENTS EXTEND INBOARD HORIZONTALLY FROM THE SIDE OF THE REAR BODY. THE SCBA COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH ORIENTATION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DOOR MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE TO THE DRIVER.
11V551000 · 59 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Nov 1, 2011Crash risk2007–2011 Pierce Arrow XT, 2008–2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2008–2011 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 ARROW XTAND VELOCITY, MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CUSTOM CONTENDER, IMPEL, QUANTUM AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 SABER EMERGENCY TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
11V527000 · 724 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Aug 17, 2011Fire risk2011 Pierce Arrow XT, 2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2011 Pierce Dash CF and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ARROW XT, CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH CF, IMPEL, SABER, AND VELOCITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 19, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISX, ISC, OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
11V422000 · 18 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jul 26, 2011Fire risk1995–2001 Pierce Arrow, 2003 Pierce Arrow XT, 1995–2008 Pierce Commercial and 6 other models — Fuel System, Other
PIERCE HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, CUSTOM CONTENDER, LANCE, ENFORCER, PIERCE ARROW, QUANTUM, SABER AND COMMERCIAL FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 1995, THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2008, CONTAIN A SAFETY DEFECT. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK STRAPS THAT MAY CORRODE DUE TO WINTER ROAD SALT OR LIQUID DE-ICING CHEMICALS. IF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODE SUFFICIENTLY, THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTING STRAPS MAY FRACTURE AND THE FUEL TANK MAY FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.
11V384000 · 7K units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Apr 26, 2011Crash risk2003–2008 Pierce Arrow XT, 1998–2008 Pierce Dash, 2000–2008 Pierce Enforcer and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, LANCE, AND ENFORCER FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 22, 1999, THROUGH MAY 12, 2008, AND EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AFTER REPEATED USE WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY BEND AND CAUSE THE PEDAL TO MOVE CLOSER TO THE FLOOR. IF THE PEDAL ARM BENDS FAR ENOUGH, THE PEDAL MAY CONTACT THE CAB FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND STICK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
11V255000 · 5K units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Apr 5, 2011Crash risk2009–2011 Pierce Arrow XT, 2009–2011 Pierce Velocity — Wheels
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 ARROW XT AND VELOCITY FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 30, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011. THE FRONT AXLE OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MICHELIN 365/70R22.5 XZA TIRES INSTALLED ON 12.25 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THESE TIRES REQUIRE 10.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
11V230000 · 5 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Feb 14, 2011Fire risk2008–2009 Pierce Arrow XT — Engine and Engine Cooling
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ARROW XT VEHICLES BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR C13 2007 ENGINES. THE THREE UPPER AIR CLEANER BRACKET FASTENERS MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR CLEANER AND BRACKET MAY FALL ONTO THE ENGINE AND START A FIRE.
11V097000 · 108 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Sep 21, 2010Crash risk1998–2008 Pierce Arrow XT, 1998–2008 Pierce Dash, 1998–2008 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Steering
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.
10V423000 · 3K units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jul 8, 2010Crash risk2006–2010 Pierce Arrow XT, 2006–2010 Pierce Dash, 2006–2010 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ARROW XT, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM, AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 11, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 16, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO EX225 REAR DISC BRAKES AND ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAINS. THE MERITOR WABCO EX225 REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN BRACKETS. THIS INTERFERENCE MAY RESTRICT THE CALIPER FROM FULL MOVEMENT.
10V317000 · 45 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jun 16, 2010Crash risk2009–2010 Pierce Arrow XT, 2009–2010 Pierce Quantum, 2009–2010 Pierce Velocity — Service Brakes, Air
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 ARROW XT, QUANTUM, AND VELOCITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 11, 2009, THROUGH MAY 20, 2010. THE REAR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN BRACKETS. THE INTERFERENCE OCCURS AT NEAR FULL STROKE OF THE SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO THE VARYING AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER MOVEMENT, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY CONTACT THE TIRE CHAIN BRACKET.
10V269000 · 14 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- May 7, 2010Safety2006–2010 Pierce Arrow XT, 2006–2010 Pierce Dash, 2006–2010 Pierce Lance and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ARROW XT, DASH, LANCE, QUANTUM, AND VELOCITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION IS DETECTED.
10V195000 · 827 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Oct 6, 2009Fire risk2008–2009 Pierce Arrow XT, 2008–2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2008–2009 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB CM2150, ISC CM2150, ISL CM2150, ISM CM876, AND ISX CM871 MODEL DIESEL ENGINES. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.
09V389000 · 131 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Aug 31, 2009Crash risk2007–2009 Pierce Arrow XT, 2007–2009 Pierce Dash, 2007–2009 Pierce Impel and 2 other models — Air Bags
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEMS. THE SENSOR DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL CAN MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PROTECTION SYSTEM.
09V341000 · 28 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING