Pierce Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Pierce Manufacturing in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 74B252)
Unexpected Pressure Surge to Fire Hose
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V760000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 186
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 30.65
October 26, 2015
(Campaign #: 74B266)
Driveshaft may Disconnect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Velocity, Enforcer, and Saber vehicles manufactured November 20, 2014, to September 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with front drive axles whose hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 15V706000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B266.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
October 1, 2015
(Campaign #: 74B267)
Ball Joint Contamination Causing Premature Wear
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
NHTSA ID: 15V615000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 910
Consequence Summary:
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. Pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. Ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.98
August 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 74B265)
Driveshaft Separation
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash CF, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconnect.
NHTSA ID: 15V516000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 191
Consequence Summary:
If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a stronger driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B265.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.77
August 12, 2015
(Campaign #: 74B264)
Headlamps May Flicker In Cold Temperatures
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Velocity and Quantum vehicles manufactured from February 10, 2014, through January 8, 2015, and equipped with LED headlamp assemblies. The headlamps on the affected vehicles may flicker when the vehicle is operated in extreme cold temperatures causing the headlights to provide interrupted illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 15V511000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
If the headlights flicker and do not provide steady illumination, other drivers may be confused and the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B264.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 25, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Leaf Spring Spacer Block may Fracture
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 23, 2015. The rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block may crack and fracture.
NHTSA ID: 15V174000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 100
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