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2021 Pierce Arrow Xt recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Pierce Arrow Xt, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns8not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordApril 6, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Pierce Arrow Xt recall campaigns

The 2021 Pierce Arrow Xt report contains 8 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V217000 dated April 6, 2026.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Report received
April 6, 2026
Potential units
674campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A false firm-on-ground indicator light may lead to using the aerial device when the vehicle may shift during aerial operation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Pierce will provide instructions on how to update the vehicle software and perform an aerial device functional check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Owner notification: April 28, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 7, 2023
Potential units
314campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Arrow XT, Enforcer, and Velocity mid-mount tower trucks equipped with an aerial platform basket. The electrical connector to the aerial turntable wiring harness may not be properly secured, which can result in connector corrosion and affect the leveling ability of the platform basket.

Why it matters: An inability for the platform basket to maintain level can result in the basket tipping, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Pierce will replace the aerial turntable wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B330.

Owner notification: December 14, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
February 17, 2023
Potential units
64campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.

Why it matters: A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B326.

Owner notification: March 16, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Component
EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
Report received
October 27, 2022
Potential units
299campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B323.

Owner notification: November 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V590000

Component
STEERING
Report received
August 5, 2022
Potential units
514campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Why it matters: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B321.

Owner notification: October 4, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V116000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
March 1, 2022
Potential units
1campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling one 2021 Arrow XT firetruck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.

Why it matters: An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Cummins will inspect the lifting cable, and either replace the cable or install a warning label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Owner notification: October 8, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Report received
January 26, 2022
Potential units
243campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Why it matters: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Owner notification: March 11, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Report received
May 26, 2021
Potential units
2,416campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Owner notification: January 24, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Pierce Arrow Xt?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Pierce Arrow Xt campaign records are Equipment (4), Fuel System, Diesel (2), Electrical System (2), Steering (1), Structure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment4
Fuel System, Diesel2
Electrical System2
Steering1
Structure1