Pierce recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 arrow xt and velocity fire apparatus manufactured from june 30, 2009, through march 15, 2011. The front axle of these vehicles were built with michelin 365/70r22.5 xza tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels. These tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
What could happen
The wider 12.25 inch wheel may cause the tire bead to separate from the rim. This tire bead separation can cause a tire failure that may cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will install new 10.5 inch wide wheels and new michelin 365/70r22.5 zxa tires on the front axle of the fire apparatus free of charge. The safety recall began on april 15, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Vehicles covered
- Pierce Arrow Xt 2009–2011
- Pierce Velocity 2009–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V230000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 5, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 30, 2009 to Mar 15, 2011
- Part
- Wheels
- Maker's own recall number
- 74B213
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 120
Notes
Pierce's recall campaign number is 74b213.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pierce recall: Equipment Apr 6, 2026
- Pierce recall: Steering Feb 2, 2026
- Pierce recall: Wheels Dec 2, 2024
- Pierce recall: Structure Feb 21, 2024
- Pierce recall: Electrical system Dec 7, 2023
- Pierce recall: Equipment Feb 17, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.