Pierce recall: Power train
What is wrong
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
What could happen
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Vehicles covered
- Pierce Arrow Xt 1999–2013
- Pierce Dash 1999–2013
- Pierce Enforcer 1999–2013
- Pierce Quantum 1999–2013
- Pierce Velocity 1999–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V348000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 30, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 3, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 225
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 30, 1999 to Oct 22, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
- Maker's own recall number
- 74B283
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: 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.