Pierce recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Pierce Arrow Xt 2015–2016
- Pierce Dash Cf 2015–2016
- Pierce Enforcer 2015–2016
- Pierce Impel 2015–2016
- Pierce Quantum 2015–2016
- Pierce Saber 2015–2016
- Pierce Velocity 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V585000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 5, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 470
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 29, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 74B277
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pierce recall: Steering Feb 2, 2026
- Pierce recall: Structure Feb 21, 2024
- Pierce recall: Steering Dec 2, 2022
- Pierce recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
- Pierce recall: Exterior lighting Mar 30, 2021
- Pierce recall: Exterior lighting Oct 26, 2018
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.