2012 Pierce Velocity recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Pierce Velocity. 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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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- May 17, 2013Crash risk2011–2013 Pierce Dash CF, 2007–2013 Pierce Impel, 2007–2013 Pierce Velocity — Structure
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
13V214000 · 2K 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