01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Pierce Quantum recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V809000
- 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
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
NHTSA 22V032000
- 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
NHTSA 21V394000
- 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