01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2013 Pierce Dash recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V022000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- January 2, 2019
- Potential units
- 994campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.
Owner notification: February 28, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
NHTSA 17V349000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- May 31, 2017
- Potential units
- 29campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly torque the sway bar fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Owner notification: July 11, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
NHTSA 17V348000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- May 30, 2017
- Potential units
- 225campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Owner notification: June 3, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH