Pierce Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Pierce Manufacturing in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 8, 2014

(Campaign #: 74B258)

Accelerator Return Springs may Fail Prematurely

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Quantum fire apparatus manufactured February 21, 2008, to April 25, 2011. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.

NHTSA ID: 14V778000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 185

Consequence Summary:

If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B258.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.82

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October 21, 2014

(Campaign #: 74B257)

Lower Control Arm may Fracture

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT emergency vehicles manufactured November 11, 2009, to April 23, 2013, and equipped with TAK-4 front independent suspensions. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture.

NHTSA ID: 14V660000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 135

Consequence Summary:

If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B257.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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May 13, 2014

(Campaign #: 74B246)

Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arrow XT, Dash CF, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured October 2013 through January 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

NHTSA ID: 14V243000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 150

Consequence Summary:

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action:

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this campaign is 74B246.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.53

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