Pierce Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Pierce Manufacturing in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 28, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Front Axle Insufficiently Lubricated

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling one 2019 Pierce Tanker vehicle built on a Daimler/Freightliner chassis equipped with a front Meritor MX 120EVO axle. The axle may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.

NHTSA ID: 19V630000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Pierce will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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July 31, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Knee Air Bags Cushions may not Properly Inflate

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the passenger-side knee air bag (KAB) may not properly inflate during a deployment event.

NHTSA ID: 19V562000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 174

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the KAB does not inflate properly, it may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the KAB assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 75.58

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April 9, 2019

(Campaign #: FLCWBL0419)

Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is 2018-2019 Frontline C-35X, C-25, C-45X-3 and Encore Rescue vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. 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: 19V280000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace brake lights, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Pierce at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is FLCWBL0419.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 2, 2019

(Campaign #: 74B295)

Aerial Device May Rotate Unintentionally

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.

NHTSA ID: 19V022000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 994

Consequence Summary:

If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.78

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