Pierce recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Pierce Arrow Xt 2004–2018
- Pierce Dash 2004–2018
- Pierce Enforcer 2004–2018
- Pierce Impel 2004–2018
- Pierce Quantum 2004–2018
- Pierce Velocity 2004–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V022000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 2, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 994
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 22, 2004 to Oct 31, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- 74B295
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.