01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 Pierce Impel 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 18V463000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 11, 2018
- Potential units
- 17campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B290.
Owner notification: August 22, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
NHTSA 15V760000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 16, 2015
- Potential units
- 186campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B252.
Owner notification: January 5, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH