2016 Pierce Impel recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Pierce Impel. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jul 22, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Impel, 2015–2016 Pierce Velocity — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial device. This plastic plug may separate from the pump resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak, potentially disabling the aerial device.
16V551000 · 8 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
- 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