2020 Pierce Arrow XT, 2020 Pierce Enforcer, 2020 Pierce Impel Recall: Monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern
NHTSA campaign 21V006000 · Equipment · filed Jan 13, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will return the affected controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V006000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.