Pierce Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Pierce Manufacturing in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 22, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B279)
Starter Motor may be Damaged by Cab Bracket
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dash emergency vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to September 30, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The affected vehicles have a starter motor that may be damaged from interference with to an incorrect cab lift pump bracket that was installed.
NHTSA ID: 16V923000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
The interference may result in possible starter motor failure or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the bracket and starter motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B279.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 5, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B277)
Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
NHTSA ID: 16V585000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 470
Consequence Summary:
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B277.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 22, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B276)
Hydraulic Fluid may Leak from Aerial Device Pump
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial device. This plastic plug may separate from the pump resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak, potentially disabling the aerial device.
NHTSA ID: 16V551000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.
Corrective Action:
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B276.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 21, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B275)
Missing Side Marker Lamps/FMVSS 108
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks built on Freightliner chassis manufactured September 27, 2014, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were modified to be equipped with extended bumpers, requiring the vehicles to have additional side markers lights due to the new vehicle length. Since the vehicles do not have the necessary amount of side marker lights, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 16V546000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is missing side marker lights, it may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce notified owners, and dealers will install the required side marker lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B275.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.5
June 1, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B272)
Pump Strainer could fail due to Weak Soldering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
NHTSA ID: 16V390000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 114
Consequence Summary:
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B272.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 1, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B271)
Flashlight Battery Pack May Overheat
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2010, through January 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs which may overheat.
NHTSA ID: 16V186000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 36
Consequence Summary:
If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the flashlight and battery pack, and if necessary, to request a replacement battery pack from Pelican Products, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's recall number for this campaign is 74B271.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 2.78
March 10, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B269)
Coolant Leak into Passenger Compartment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2014, through February 3, 2016. The clamps on the heater hose may have been improperly installed allowing engine coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.
NHTSA ID: 16V148000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 267
Consequence Summary:
If coolant leaks into the passenger compartment, it may contact electrical components causing a shorting of circuits and a loss of function of features controlled by those circuits, including loss of power to vehicle which may result in a stall and increase the risk of a crash. The hot coolant may also contact occupants and possibly cause burn injuries.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamp installation. Any improperly installed clamps will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B269.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.75
March 2, 2016
(Campaign #: 74B270)
Drive Shaft Cap may not be Properly Tightened
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 Arrow-XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured October 13, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the drive shaft may have been improperly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 16V123000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 239
Consequence Summary:
If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will check and correct the tightness of all bolts for the universal joint caps, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B270.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.7
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